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Danone’s playbook in the GLP-1 arena: 3 key moves
Danone is expanding into GLP-1 nutrition with dairy, microbiome solutions, and plant-based shakes. Three key moves shaping its strategy.

China“s Innovent drug outperforms Novo“s semaglutide in diabetes trial
2025.10.30 by CHEN Yang China’s Innovent Biologics said its dual receptor agonist Mastutide delivered stronger results than Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide (Ozempic) in a Phase III

WHO reviews highlight limited long-term data on GLP-1 drug safety
Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs result in clinically meaningful weight loss, but industry-funded studies raise questions. The reviews were commissioned by

Diabetes remission possible with GLP-1 drugs, Italian study confirms
In a large real-world Italian cohort, GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy led to measurable rates of type 2 diabetes remission, depending on how remission was defined.

Eli Lilly partners with Walmart to sell weight-loss drug directly to patients nationwide
Patients will be able to access Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug Zepbound at Walmart pharmacies nationwide through its direct-to-consumer program as soon as next month. The

GLP-1 drugs effective for weight loss, but more independent studies needed
Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs result in clinically meaningful weight loss, but industry-funded studies raise questions. The reviews were commissioned by

The FDA Approved a GLP-1 Pill for Heart Health—Here’s What a Cardiologist Has to Say
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Can You Ask If Someone’s Taking a GLP-1?
Here’s what not to say—and how not to say it.

GLP-1 therapeutics: Their emerging role in alcohol and substance use disorders
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GLP-1 signaling in tumor metabolism and immunity: mechanisms and strategies
Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO03273C, Review Article Yingzhe Luo, Huimin Xu, Yaqin Zhao, Biao Yang, Ying ZhangGLP-1 receptor agonists modulate tumor metabolism and immunity

3 GLP-1 updates
In October, GLP-1 manufacturers inked partnerships with big-box retailers to increase access as several studies indicate a low adherence rate for the expensive medications. Three

Recent Developments in Retinal Disease
(MedPage Today) — Thus far in 2025, notable developments in retinal disease have included several newsworthy associations with the widely used GLP-1 agonist drugs for

Fruitist rides healthy snacking wave with $150m raise: GLP-1 consumers buy more berries
Superfruit specialist Fruitist has closed $150 million in equity financing led by a vehicle managed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management alongside other new and existing

Lilly budgets $1.2B for GLP-1 pill factory in Puerto Rico
Eli Lilly is making another move to help boost production for its oral GLP-1 franchise, with a new $1.2 billion factory in Puerto Rico. Construction

Walmart to offer in-store pickup for Zepbound
Eli Lilly and Walmart have partnered to offer in-store pickup of Zepbound (tirzepatide) single-dose vials through the LillyDirect platform by mid-November. The collaboration marks the

Obesity on decline in US as GLP-1 use skyrockets: Gallup
The obesity rate in the U.S. has seen a marked decline over the last three years, as the share of Americans who report using GLP-1

Cardioprotective Effects of Semaglutide Independent of Adiposity
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2025 — The cardioprotective effects of semaglutide are independent of baseline adiposity and weight loss, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in The Lancet.
John Deanfield, M.B., B.Chir., from University College…

What’s the Driving Force Behind Eli Lilly’s Recent Acquisition Spree?
Eli Lilly LLY has been on an acquisition spree since the beginning of this year to bolster its pipeline, which should drive long-term growth. Although

The Hidden Toll of GLP-1 Care Complexity on PCPs
An obesity medicine specialist’s thoughts on reducing the burden of prior authorization, documentation, and follow-ups. Medscape Medical News

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Bausch exiting Medicaid, Lilly and NVIDIA’s supercomputer, and more
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. And given that this is the middle of the week, it may be a

AI‐Driven De Novo Design of Ultra Long‐Acting GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists
De novo GLP-1RAs can be computationally designed to exhibit extended half-life and superior efficacy compared to Semaglutide. Abstract Peptide drugs have revolutionized modern therapeutics, offering

Weight-loss drugs are reshaping Whole Foods, one aisle at a time
Some seven million Americans are now on GLP-1 weight loss drugs, a figure expected to rise to 24 million by 2035. These medications curb users’

Could This Anti-Obesity Drug Biotech Be Poised to Soar in 2026?
Key Points BioAge Labs is developing a promising weight management candidate. The medicine could have several advantages over approved anti-obesity drugs. However, BioAge is an

Comparison of the renal outcomes of novel antidiabetic agents in patients with type 2 diabetes with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
Abstract Aims To investigate the renal outcomes of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, and sodium-glucose transport protein-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors in

Effectiveness and safety of GLP‐1 receptor agonists in craniopharyngioma patients with obesity: A multicentre real‐world study
Abstract Aims Acquired hypothalamic obesity (aHO) following craniopharyngioma (CP) is a challenging condition with limited therapeutic options. This study aimed to assess the real-world effectiveness
What do Rollerblades and Ozempic have in common?
What do Rollerblades and Ozempic have in common? Host Alex Hogan explains in the latest episode of STATus Report.

Dawn of the weight-loss superpill: They’ll be easier and cheaper to take than jabs. Now ANTONIA HOYLE reveals shock trial results and side-effects every dieter needs to know
The idea was beautifully simple. One pill taken daily to melt away those excess pounds. The new breed of GLP-1 oral medications would be as

Eli Lilly’s (LLY) Focus on Innovation and Financial Strength Makes it a Long-Term Winner
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) is included among the 10 Best Rising Dividend Stocks to Buy Now. Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) is seen as

Withings’ $380 toilet-mounted urine analyzer is finally ready to buy
It’s been nearly three years since Withings first showed off U-Scan to a bemused world, and now it’s finally on sale. U-Scan is the company’s

Amy Schumer, 44, looks thinner than ever in short red dress after using Mounjaro to lose weight
The comedian has shed ‘at least 40lbs’ with help from GLP-1 weight loss drug Mounjaro.

Obesity rate is declining as more Americans use weight loss drugs, survey finds – CBS News
Obesity rate is declining as more Americans use weight loss drugs, survey finds CBS News Obesity Rate Declining in U.S. Gallup News Weight loss drugs are bringing

The Obesity-Drug Revolution Is Stalling
For most of my adult life, I’ve felt helpless about being overweight. When I met with a doctor a few years ago to discuss my

Lilly keeps up legal fight against GLP-1 compounders
Despite recent setbacks in court, Eli Lilly is doubling down on its fight against compounded weight loss drugs. The pharma giant told Endpoints News on

Obesity Rate Declining in U.S. (Gallup)
Gallup: Obesity Rate Declining in U.S. — Use of GLP-1 injectables for weight loss has more than doubled since early 2024 — WASHINGTON, D.C. —

Obesity Drops in Adults; Wegovy’s Heart Protection; Women Turn to Testosterone
(MedPage Today) — The obesity rate for adults in the U.S. dropped to 37% in 2025 after peaking at 39.9% in 2022, but diabetes has

Researchers Edited Mouse Genes To Force Their Liver To Produce Its Own GLP-1 Drugs… And It Worked For 28 Weeks
Shutterstock Modern medicine can do some amazing things, and has saved the lives of countless millions of people. There are, however, some drawbacks to most

STAT+: Eli Lilly, NVIDIA team up to build pharma’s biggest AI supercomputer
Eli Lilly announced a partnership with chipmaker NVIDIA on Tuesday to build what it claims will be the “most powerful supercomputer owned and operated by

Texas Is Suing Tylenol Makers Over Claims of Links to Autism. Here’s Everything to Know About the Lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the pharmaceutical companies behind Tylenol for “deceptively marketing” the medication as a safe option for pregnant mothers. The

More than a third of Lilly’s new Zepbound prescriptions are coming from DTC
The impact of pharma’s direct-to-patient efforts is getting clearer. When Lilly launched its LillyDirect program in January 2024, it wasn’t immediately clear how big the

Weight Loss Drugs May Also Curb Substance Use Disorders
Research has suggested the potential of GLP-1 medications for treating substance use disorders, including alcohol, opioids, nicotine, and psychostimulants.