Oncobesity News Posts

Amylyx selects AMX-0318 as development candidate
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. has nominated AMX-0318, a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor antagonist, as a development candidate for post-bariatric hypoglycemia and other rare diseases.

Betting on a Boom: 3 Healthcare ETFs for 2026 and Beyond
2025 was a tumultuous year for the global healthcare sector. For much of the year, policy uncertainty, particularly around U.S. drug pricing and trade barriers,

THE WORLD IS FLAT FAT: More than a quarter of adults worldwide could benefit from GLP-1 medications
THE WORLD IS FLAT FAT: More than a quarter of adults worldwide could benefit from GLP-1 medications for weight loss, study finds.

Mounjaro: Experts issue warning over black market jabs, with fifth of areas still lacking NHS access
One in five local areas in England still do not provide the weight loss jab tirzepatide (Mounjaro) on the NHS six months after the drug

Is Giving ChatGPT Health Your Medical Records a Good Idea?
Your AI doctor’s office is expanding. On Jan. 7, OpenAI announced that over the coming weeks, it will roll out ChatGPT Health, a dedicated tab

Drug approvals to watch in 2026
Health system pharmacists and clinicians are monitoring a wave of drug approvals expected throughout 2026, including first-in-class therapies and expanded uses of existing drugs with

VKTX Completes Enrollment in Phase I Maintenance Study of Obesity Drug
Viking Therapeutics VKTX announced that it has completed enrolling patients in its exploratory maintenance dosing study of VK2735, the company’s dual agonist of the GLP-1 and

Here’s Why Biotech ETFs Are Rallying Hard
Biotech stocks have rallied strongly into 2026, building on the late-2025 momentum from positive clinical data, cheaper valuation, easy money policy and favorable macro conditions.

Surgery Beats GLP-1 Drugs for Fat Loss, Muscle Retention, Study Suggests
(MedPage Today) — Bariatric surgery and GLP-1 receptor agonists both reduced fat mass over 2 years of treatment, but surgery was associated with a more

Weight loss drugs make it harder to get the nutrients you need – here’s what to do about it
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing hunger. They mimic a hormone the body already produces called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1),

GLP-1 Drugs May Protect Against Vertebral Fractures
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists were associated with a lower vertebral fracture risk in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in

Weight Often Returns After Stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 — People who stop taking popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are likely to gain the weight back, and sooner than many expect, a new study finds.
Researchers reviewed dozens of earlier studies and found that…

Nutritional Guidance Lacking for Adults Receiving Semaglutide, Tirzepatide
FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 — Nutritional guidance to support safe weight loss is frequently lacking for adults with obesity or type 2 diabetes receiving semaglutide or tirzepatide, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in Obesity Reviews.
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The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript January 8, 2026 The Simply Good Foods Company beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is

Prescryptive and Ilant Health Expand Employer-Direct Access to Obesity Care and Transparent GLP-1 Access at Scale
REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prescryptive and Ilant Health today announced a collaboration to help employers access transparent GLP-1 pricing alongside expert, outcomes-driven

Weight-loss experts predict 5 major treatment changes likely to emerge in 2026
Big moves are continuing in the weight loss landscape in the new year following breakthrough research of GLP-1 medications and other methods. Weight-loss experts spoke

Amazon pharmacy now offers Novo Nordisk’s oral GLP-1 weight loss pill

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a potential Merck purchase, a J&J pricing deal with Trump, and more
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Pharmaceutics, Vol. 18, Pages 86: The Effect of GLP-1 Agonists on Patients with Metabolic-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Pharmaceutics, Vol. 18, Pages 86: The Effect of GLP-1 Agonists on Patients with Metabolic-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Pharmaceutics doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics18010086

Weighing the Good and Bad of Weight-Loss Drugs
Drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, colloquially called GLP-1 medications, have gone from relatively obscure diabetes treatments to blockbuster weight-loss medications. But is the

Food pyramid faces scrutiny as Ben Carson reveals why Americans don’t have to eat meat
The new food pyramid has been flipped on its head, with HHS officials releasing guidance that prioritizes meat, dairy and vegetables and pushes whole grains

The Weight-Loss Drug Revolution—From Shots to Pills and the Science behind It All
Behind the hype of GLP-1 medications lies complex science, serious side effects and a pharmaceutical arms race.

GLP1‐1RAs improve walking distance and reduce amputation in people with type 2 diabetes and peripheral artery disease: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials and cohort studies
Abstract Aims The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of GLP-1RAs on functional walking distance and the risk of

What is a GLP-1 drug and how does it work? What to know, how to get it
With weight loss drugs taking the world by storm, more people are exploring adding these seemingly medical marvels to their toolkits. But what is a

California Ends Medicaid Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs Despite TrumpRx Plan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Many low-income Californians prescribed wildly popular weight loss drugs lost their coverage for the medications at the start of the new year.

JCM, Vol. 15, Pages 541: Pharmacologic Treatments for the Preservation of Lean Body Mass During Weight Loss
JCM, Vol. 15, Pages 541: Pharmacologic Treatments for the Preservation of Lean Body Mass During Weight Loss Journal of Clinical Medicine doi: 10.3390/jcm15020541 Authors: Gunjan

Bull of the Day: Eli Lilly (LLY)
Eli Lilly Company Overview Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) is one of the world’s largest and most diversified pharmaceutical companies.

New Report: Aesthetics Market Growth Cools With Maturation As GLP-1 Boom Tempers
The American aesthetics market is entering a more mature phase, marked by slower growth, greater category divergence and a shift toward operational efficiency rather than

Donald Trump says he has never taken the ‘fat drug’ Ozempic, but this White House official has…
President Donald Trump told The New York Times he has not used GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy but joked he “probably should.” The

I lost 5st on Mounjaro but brushed off deadly warning signs – my liver was like an alcoholic’s and I lost an organ
WHEN Abbie Taylor began using fat jabs she was transfixed by the results. Like millions on the GLP-1 drugs, the 26-year-old marvelled at her rapid

Weight loss wonder drug GLP-1 could be game-changing in addiction treatment
Early signs show popular weight loss drugs may curb more than just food cravings. GLP-1’s like Ozempic, Mounjaro may also help patients with addiction. —

Pills, TikTok and apps: the consumer-driven future of weight loss jabs
Ask executives in the healthcare industry about the future market for weight-loss drugs and the analogies are telling: monthly GLP-1 medicine subscriptions like a streaming video

Global analysis shows widespread eligibility for GLP-1 weight management drugs
The worldwide prevalence of obesity has more than doubled in the last three decades, bringing with it an increase in weight-related diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular

[Correspondence] GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity: eligibility across 99 countries
Obesity is a complex, multifactorial condition defined by excessive adiposity and associated health risks.1 The rising prevalence of obesity contributes to the increasing global burden
Stopping weight loss drugs can cause rapid weight gain, reverse health benefits, new study finds
Popular weight loss drugs like GLP-1 injections are helping millions of people lose pounds. But a new study shows that stopping these medications can cause

Stopping GLP-1 Drugs Triggers Weight Regain 4x Faster Than Ending Exercise
It’s not a cure.

GLP-1 users spend more at restaurants despite cutting back on alcohol and retail food purchases
Data from Circana and Technomic reveal shifting dining habits among weight loss drug users

What Happens after You Quit Weight-Loss Drugs? A New Study Offers Some Clues
A new study finds that people who quit weight-loss medications, including GLP-1 drugs, regain weight four times faster than people who stop dieting or exercising

Trump, 79, Admits He Should ‘Probably’ Take Weight Loss Drugs
Mike Stobe/Getty Images President Donald Trump admitted he “probably” should be on the “fat drug.” Trump, 79, got quizzed about his use of GLP-1 drugs

Trump Tells NYT He “Probably Should Take Fat Drug”
The Daily Beast reports: Trump admitted he “probably” should be on the “fat drug.” Trump, 79, got quizzed about his use of GLP-1 drugs such