Oncobesity News Posts

The future GLP-1 might be a gene therapy: Report
As GLP-1 pills for weight loss enter the U.S. market, some pharmaceutical companies are testing the possibility of a gene therapy to stimulate GLP-1 production,

Menopause Hormone Therapy May Boost GLP-1 Drug Benefits
(MedPage Today) — Postmenopausal women on the GLP-1 medication tirzepatide (Zepbound) for obesity lost more weight if they were also using menopause hormone therapy, a

Effects of Retatrutide on Learning and Memory in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a rapidly increasing disease around the world. It is known that DM is associated with numerous complications which affect life quality

Novo Nordisk Faces Class Claims Over GLP-1 Patent Tactics
A South Carolina drug company has launched a proposed class action against major pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, alleging it engaged in anticompetitive behavior to prolong

How LIR Life Sciences is making GLP-1 therapy easier to access worldwide
This content was created by Hive Labs in partnership with Fairfax Partners on behalf of LIR Life Sciences Corp. Treating obesity isn’t always as simple

STAT+: Hospital group wants Trump administration to block a new Lilly policy on 340B claims data
The American Hospital Association is asking the Trump administration to stop Eli Lilly from enacting a new policy that would require all hospitals that participate

The 5 Worst Things You Can Do While Taking a GLP-1 for Weight Loss
According to doctors, making a misstep is easier than you may think.
Endocrinologist-Designed AI Nutrition App Launches to Bring Clarity to Eating in the GLP-1 Era
Developed by board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Eiriny Eskander, Caloria delivers physician-backed insights for people managing GLP-1 use, diabetes, PCOS, and menopause. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2026

Data Shows GLP-1 Drugs Subtly Shift Cravings Toward Real Food
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SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Lower Neuropathy Risk
Danish national registry data suggest adults with type 2 diabetes taking SGLT2 inhibitors have a slightly lower risk of developing diabetic foot problems than those

Ozempic boom collides with America’s eating habits as restaurants shrink portions
Once known for bottomless breadsticks and supersized meals, American chain restaurants are increasingly rethinking their portion sizes. As GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and

STAT+: Launch of Wegovy pill looks to be going strong so far
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GLP‐1RAs versus metformin and Parkinson’s risk in type 2 diabetes
Abstract Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an increasingly prevalent neurodegenerative condition, particularly among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). While prior studies have suggested

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Advances Obesity Drug Development and Expands Metabolic Disease Pipeline
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) is one of the best US stocks to buy under $50. On January 12, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) announced a significant

As GLP-1s become more available, some who aren’t overweight may consider using them
As GLP-1 drugs become more available, some people might use them despite not having excess weight.

Gene therapy for weight loss: Can one shot replace lifelong GLP-1 drugs?
US biotech firm Fractyl Health is developing Rejuva, an experimental gene therapy that aims to trigger long-term weight loss by programming the pancreas to produce

The Microbiome Doctor: Doctors Were Wrong! The 3 Foods You Should Eat For Perfect Gut Health!
World-leading gut health expert PROFESSOR TIM SPECTOR reveals brand new research around why dementia, depression, and anxiety may start in the gut, how flossing lowers

New role for GLP-1 drugs: Improving survival in people with severe psychiatric disorders
This editorial argues that GLP-1 receptor agonists could substantially improve healthspan and reduce premature mortality in people with serious mental illnesses by targeting cardiometabolic risk

GLP-1 Therapy May Offer Added Benefit in IBD Beyond Weight Loss
(MedPage Today) — LAS VEGAS — GLP-1-based therapies may offer benefits in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that extend beyond their metabolic indication, according to two

Engineering Marker‐Free Lettuce Chloroplast Genome to Express Functional Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Exenatide and Lixisenatide
Engineering of marker-free lettuce chloroplast genome to express CTB-Exenatide and CTB-Lixisenatide for oral delivery. Upper panel: Chemically synthesised exenatide or lixisenatide require expensive production, purification,

Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits – BBC
Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits BBC Smaller portions, more protein: How GLP-1s are quietly changing chain restaurant menus NBC News Gut-friendly foods: GLP-1 drives

The Seven Deadly Sins of Weight Loss Drugs
The Seven Deadly Sins of Weight Loss Drugs by Alan Cassels at Brownstone Institute O is for Obesity…. Back in the days, we saw a

8 Medicare Changes Every Enrollee Should Know About in 2026
Key Points Some Medicare costs are going up — which is no suprise. Some costs, though, including some prescription drug costs, are going down. Original

Can the body make its own Ozempic? Scientists seek answer with gene therapy.
Fractyl Health is developing a shot that would program the body to make more of the GLP-1 hormone naturally, a risky bet that it can

Novo Nordisk sued for allegedly monopolising diabetes drug Victoza
Victoza, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2010, was Novo’s first-generation blockbuster GLP-1 drug

Novo’s Wegovy pill off to a solid start after just two weeks on market
Novo Nordisk’s weight loss pill is off to an impressive start after less than three weeks on the market. Prescriptions are quickly ramping up, increasing

Virginia university leads trial for post-GLP-1 weight drug
Fairfax, Va.-based George Mason University is leading a phase 2 clinical trial of ARD-201, an oral medication designed to help patients maintain weight loss after

GLP-1 drugs brought our eating disorders back — and quitting the shots doesn’t always help
“I never, ever thought that this would happen.”

Hormone therapy combined with tirzepatide linked to greater weight loss after menopause
A new study led by Mayo Clinic found that postmenopausal women receiving menopausal hormone therapy lost 35% more weight while taking tirzepatide, a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for the treatment of overweight and obesity. The findings, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, could expand treatment possibilities for millions of women struggling with obesity and obesity-related diseases after menopause.

Sun Pharma receives DCGI approval for generic version of semaglutide injection
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries announced that it has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to manufacture and market a generic version of

Ozempic Made Weight Loss Therapy Mainstream, But Now It’s Getting Competition
Who would have ever thought that a weight loss injectable would become a household name and pop culture-adjacent phenomenon? Ozempic has become synonymous with modern

How will weight-loss jabs change the food industry?
Richard M Lee/Shutterstock Consumers are surrounded by food that is highly conducive to weight gain. No one likes dieting and very few have lasting success.

Study sheds light on weight regain after GLP-1 discontinuation

Many patients may keep off lost pounds after stopping a GLP-1, US data suggests – Reuters
Many patients may keep off lost pounds after stopping a GLP-1, US data suggests Reuters

Why Environment Matters More When Using GLP-1 Medications
GLP-1 medications can create opportunity for change—but environment determines what lasts. Discover how context shapes habits more than motivation alone.

What happens after GLP-1s and why food will matter more than ever
A University of Oxford study published in The BMJ finds users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic regain weight and reverse heart health improvements within two

China-founded pharma Corxel raises up to $287M for oral GLP-1
Since its 2019 founding, Corxel Pharmaceuticals has evolved from focusing on the China market to eyeing the world. The biopharma, founded in Shanghai but now

Off the Scales: ‘meticulously reported’ rise of Ozempic
In 2024, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published “what could well be the most important table in modern public health”, said Tom

CoreAge Rx Introduces Flat-Rate Pricing for GLP-1 Medications
WICHITA FALLS, Texas, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CoreAge Rx, a telehealth pharmacy specializing in weight management solutions, today announced a pricing structure designed to

Simply Good Foods turns again to ex-CEO amid GLP-1 advance
The US group has re-hired former CEO Joe Scalzo as sales falter and as GLP-1 trend presents opening for Atkins brand.