Oncobesity News Posts

Extra Weight Sneaks Up on Pets Too
Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarians address overfeeding, senior health and questions about GLP-1 treatments for pets AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As families refocus

Serena Williams Is ‘Healthiest’ on GLP-1s, Jokes She ‘Would’ve Been Amazing’ If She Had Them During Pro Tennis (Exclusive)
The 23-time Grand Slam champion tells PEOPLE that she feels better than ever since dropping 34 lbs. with a GLP-1

Serena Williams Touts GLP-1 Health Benefits in Ro Super Bowl Ad
With lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, she’s says she’s healthier than ever.

Botox, Trulicity, and 13 Other Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation
(MedPage Today) — The popular type 2 diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity), botulinum toxin (Botox), and drugs to treat psoriatic arthritis, prostate cancer, and breast cancer are among the 15 drugs that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…

Labos: Don’t like needles? The weight-loss pills are coming
GLP-1 receptor agonists, of which semaglutide (a.k.a. Ozempic) is the most well known example, has revolutionized obesity management. Though cost was a limiting factor for

Exclusive-Novo’s Wegovy and Ozempic US Advertising Spend Doubles Rival Eli Lilly, Data Shows
By Harshita Mary Varghese and Patrick WingroveJan 28 (Reuters) – Novo Nordisk spent nearly $500 million on U.S. advertising for its GLP-1 drugs…

Why I’m so excited about the weight loss drugs I’ll never take
Last year, for the first time, food consumption went down, reported the Financial Times, making 2025 “the first year on record where the volume of food consumed

Lawsuits raise new safety questions about GLP-1 drugs | The Excerpt
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere — but thousands of users now allege the medications caused severe, life-altering injuries including everything from stomach

Taking Ozempic Won’t Help Weight Loss, Daily Exercise Matters: New Study
A new randomized trial shows that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like liraglutide help reduce weight but don’t improve physical fitness on their own. Structured exercise is

41 People Who Got Plastic Surgery And Now Look Like A Whole New Version Of Themselves
Imagine hopping in a time machine, going back a century, and telling someone that today, if you have the money for it, you can walk

Hanmi Secures Export Deal with Mexican Partner Sanfer for GLP-1 Obesity Drug and More
Hanmi Signs Exclusive Partnership with New Mexican Partner Laboratorios Sanfer, Covering Efpeglenatide and Diabetes Treatments SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hanmi is

I built a global GLP-1 telehealth directory (and why it’s harder than it looks)
GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) have exploded in demand, but finding legitimate, accessible telehealth providers is still surprisingly hard — especially outside the US.

Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program
By ALI SWENSON NEW YORK (AP) — Drugs that treat Type 2 diabetes, HIV and arthritis are among 15 new medications chosen for a Medicare

Effects of Liraglutide on Gut Bacterial Community Dynamics
Liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, is used to induce weight loss. However, limited information exists on liraglutides effects on the gut bacterial community and their

CMS picks Lilly’s Trulicity for third round of Medicare negotiations
Another GLP-1 drug is up for Medicare negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act. Eli Lilly’s diabetes drug Trulicity is among 15 drugs selected for the

Roche Obesity Drug’s Phase 2 Results Are Competitive, But True Test May Come From Combo Studies
Preliminary Phase 2 data show Roche’s CT-388 led to a 22.5% placebo-adjusted weight loss measured at 48 weeks. Based on these results, the pharmaceutical company

The GLP-1 Effect: Beyond Weight Loss and Into Longevity
Explore the shift from weight loss-focused drugs to overall health and anti-aging uses.

Why protein and fiber became menu must-haves
Millennials and GLP-1 users are fueling these trends and are willing to switch restaurant brands for more options

Tirzepatide Safety Warning; Nurse Charged Over Fake GLP-1s; Revised Afrezza Dosing
(MedPage Today) — Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) users should never share KwikPens due to risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens, the FDA warned in an updated

What Exactly Is a Superfood Anyway?
The term “superfood” is sticky. It seems as though every few months, a new food lands in this lofty category of nourishments. Bamboo, a popular

Can Diabetes And Obesity Drugs Help Treat Psychiatric Disorders?
A recent study highlights a surprising potential benefit of diabetes and obesity drugs, GLP-1 receptor agonists, in improving overall health and possibly extending survival in

Patients Microdose GLP-1s Without Clinician Input
A larger percentage of GLP-1 users say social media and online research are their most trusted source for microdosing information over their clinician. Medscape Medical

Comparative effectiveness of pharmacotherapy for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis
Abstract Aim Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) presents a therapeutic challenge, characterised by a paucity of validated treatments. Emerging data suggest that targeting

Amanda Bynes looks unrecognizable as she shows off weight loss after Ozempic admission
CHILD star Amanda Bynes looks slimmer than ever in a new video after revealing she has been using weight loss jabs. At the end of

Pfizer’s CEO on leading after a moonshot—and making deals with Trump
In today’s CEO Daily: Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell interviews Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. The big story: Target’s incoming CEO speaks out about the immigration crackdown

GLP-1 drugs don’t work for everyone. But personalized obesity care in the future might
As doctors learn why GLP-1s don’t work for about 50% of people, they are also learning more about the complex drivers of obesity. They foresee

Roche sees GLP1/GIP drug from Carmot produce 22.5% weight loss, readies phase 3 trial
Roche’s dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist has been tied to 22.5% weight loss at 48 weeks, validating the company’s decision to move the asset into phase

Havas’ GLP-1 Consultancy takes center stage at 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai
As GLP-1 adoption accelerates across the Middle East, Havas brings a unique specialized strategic cultural lens to the rapidly evolving metabolic economy

Baseline Therapeutics Launches to Advance GLP-1RA Phase 3 Program in Alcohol Use Disorder
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #SUD–Baseline Therapeutics, Inc. (“Baseline”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing addiction therapeutics, today announced the launch of the company to advance a new


STAT+: New startup to develop a GLP-1 drug for addiction
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Where Will Eli Lilly Be in 10 Years?
Key Points The pharmaceutical industry has a well-structured cycle. Eli Lilly is currently benefiting from the early stages of the cycle. In 10 years, if

Do GLP-1s Have Deleterious Effects on Muscle?
Emerging evidence suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve muscle quality as body weight and lean mass decline. Medscape Gastroenterology

Roche, trailing in obesity, showcases new data for GLP-1 shot
A drug Roche acquired in a multibillion-dollar deal could be as effective as Zepbound, but may struggle to stand out in a crowded field, analysts

Genentech Announces Positive Phase II Results for Its Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist CT-388 in People Living With Obesity
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today positive topline results from CT388-103, a Phase

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Roche obesity drug, a clash over 340B claims data, and more
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Women On Menopause Hormone Therapy Lose More Weight With Zepbound, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Jan. 27, 2026 — Good news for women taking hormone therapy for menopause: You might find that weight-loss drugs are more effective.
Women on hormone therapy lost 35% more weight while taking Zepbound (tirzepatide), researchers…

STAT+: Roche moves obesity drug to pivotal trials after mid-stage success
Roche plans to launch Phase 3 studies of its leading obesity candidate this quarter after reporting Tuesday that the drug led to significant weight loss

One-shot weight loss: Can gene therapy actually replace the GLP-1 revolution?
Gene therapy for weight loss is being explored as a potential game-changer, with therapy aiming to program the body to produce its own GLP-1 hormone

Why exercise is essential for restoring fitness after GLP-1-based weight loss
This randomized controlled trial shows that structured moderate-to-vigorous exercise, alone or combined with liraglutide, improves physical function and cardiorespiratory fitness after diet-induced weight loss in