Oncobesity News Posts

The ‘biohacking’ trend that has tech workers experimenting on themselves
In an industry known for pushing the bounds of human innovation, tech elites are now trying to push the bounds of their own bodies. The

What is “triple strength” Wegovy, and why has the MHRA approved it?
GLP-1 agonist injections, although originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, have changed how we approach obesity.1 The two main types now in use—semaglutide (Wegovy),

I’m a gastroenterologist. Here are some surprising GLP-1 gut benefits
Trisha Parsicha in The Washington Post: In the original clinical trials of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, the most common side effects were gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting

Pura Collagen enters GLP-1 market with ‘pure’ hormone stimulating alternative

GLP-1s: Winners and losers in food and drink
The GLP-1 trend is changing the food landscape dramatically. Some sectors stand a chance to win, such as functional ingredients, while others, like alcohol or

I’m a gastroenterologist. Here are some surprising GLP-1 gut benefits.
GLP-1 medications do seem to have gut health benefits. GLP-1s may lower the risk of stomach ulcers, help liver problems and even reduce colorectal cancer

The Scary Health Risk That Can Sneak Up on GLP-1 Users
Next gen weight-loss medications are powerful — but eating too little can put some patients at serious nutritional risk. Medscape Medical News

Can You Stop Taking a GLP-1 Once You’ve Lost Weight? Here’s What Experts Say
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Fat jab users hungry for protein could push up price of meat by a FIFTH, experts warn
WEIGHT-loss jab users hungry for protein will help to raise meat prices by up to a fifth this year, an expert has warned. Oisin Hanrahan,

7 predictions for how MAHA will change how Americans eat
Uncle Sam thinks you’re probably eating wrong, and he’s got some advice. Out: processed carbohydrates and added sugar. In: fat and protein, especially the animal-flesh

Weight-loss drugs do nothing to address the troubled relationships we have with our bodies | Susie Orbach
The food, beauty and pharmaceutical industries poison our self-image. GLP-1 drugs will only make them richer – and strengthen the hold they have over us

This Is My No. 1 Recommended Vanguard ETF to Buy in 2026
Key Points Vanguard’s low-fee mutual funds and ETFs make it easy for individual investors to build diversified portfolios. The Vanguard Health Care ETF has outperformed

The ‘combo’ fat jab that’s ‘MORE effective’ than Mounjaro & first GLP-1 pill – how the next-gen fat jabs are on the way
AS trials suggest they can treat ever more illnesses and more people use them to slim down, it is clear weight loss jabs are here

Apparently there is a whey protein shortage…due to GLP1’s
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“The Knees Are Kneeing”: Serena Williams Leaves Fans Stunned With Viral Jaw-Dropping Move
Serena Williams recently stunned her fans after sharing a carousel of photos showing her dancing, squatting low, and proudly calling out her “Meg Thee Stallion

Breakthrough device promises to detect glucose without needles
The idea of tracking blood sugar without needles has challenged health tech for years. For people with diabetes, constant monitoring is critical, yet the tools

Homeless shelters for seniors pop up, catering to older adults’ medical needs
By Aaron Bolton, MTPR, KFF Health News SANDY, Utah — Just outside Salt Lake City sits an old, two-story, brick hotel. It’s been given new

Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ labels
By DEE-ANN DURBIN Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common in U.S. supermarkets as a growing number of

How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them
By STEPHEN WADE If winning gold medals were the only standard, almost all Olympic athletes would be considered failures. Related Articles Food companies are targeting

Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding Wegovy weight loss medication
Pharmac received two applications to fund Wegovy or semaglutide – a GLP-1 receptor agonist for weight loss.

DR MARC SIEGEL: America, beware of false weight loss gods
Oprah Winfrey is on a book tour promoting her new book, “Enough: Your Weight and What It’s Like to Be Free.” In 2023, she reportedly

UK supermarkets go all out for ‘Jab-uary’ with food for those on weight-loss drugs
M&S, Morrisons and Ocado among retailers bringing out ranges targeting shoppers taking Wegovy or similar Veganuary and dry January are among the new year health

Oprah Winfrey Says She Had to Let Go of Shame Over GLP-1 Use

I compared Costco shopping carts of Kirkland Signature products and brand names. The price differences surprised me.
Major retailers typically have several in-house brands. Costco just has one: Kirkland Signature. Kevin Carter/Getty Images Costco sells a lot of brand-name goods at a

5 things doctors want you to know before you start taking a GLP-1
There’s a perception that Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound are all you need to live a healthier life. But diet and exercise still matter, doctors say.

What science says about how weight-loss drugs affect cancer risk
Evidence is mounting that GLP-1 drugs may play a role in reducing cancer risk and deaths from certain cancers.

Physician-Journalist Shines Light on Measles Upsurge and New GLP-1 Study
KFF Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed an increase in measles cases in the U.S. on CBS News’ CBS Mornings on Jan.

Down 50%, are Greggs shares a top turnaround investment for 2026?
Greggs‘ (LSE: GRG) shares have tanked recently. Over the last 15 months, theyâve fallen about 50%. So could they be a top turnaround play for

3 arrested after allegedly robbing delivery driver of GLP-1 drugs at pharmacy
Three men are accused of driving from New York to rob a delivery driver who was dropping off GLP-1 medications to a Bucks County pharmacy

McKinsey Report: The Rise of Health Services Technology (HST) in a Decade of Strain
What You Should Know – A new McKinsey & Company report reveals that Health Services Technology (HST) has become the fastest-growing segment in U.S. healthcare,

Don’t Rely Too Much on Those ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ Labels
Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common in US supermarkets as a growing number of Americans try obesity

The protein boom: Starbucks, Subway and beyond load up menus
A growing list of restaurants are packing their menus with protein as more Americans opt for healthier diets. Subway recently announced that it was kicking

Oprah has endured as a weight-loss icon. Not even GLP-1s can change that.
Oprah Winfrey has massively influenced wellness and diet culture for decades, now taking the spotlight to share her experience with GLP-1s. Don Arnold/Getty Images Oprah

Novo’s Wegovy Pill Looks A Lot Like Zepbound — In One Week – Investor’s Business Daily
Novo’s Wegovy Pill Looks A Lot Like Zepbound — In One Week Investor’s Business Daily Novo Nordisk shares rise 8% after Wegovy obesity pill has ‘solid’

Novo’s Wegovy pill tracks 3,071 prescriptions in first days of launch – Reuters
Novo’s Wegovy pill tracks 3,071 prescriptions in first days of launch Reuters Novo Nordisk shares rise 8% after Wegovy obesity pill has ‘solid’ launch CNBC Lubbock Doctor

‘Bar Rescue’ host Jon Taffer on new restaurant reality: Smaller portions, lighter appetites and higher costs
America’s restaurant industry is quietly reworking its playbook as weight-loss drugs change how people eat, how much food they leave behind and what they are

Incretin Based Therapy in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Join the American Heart Association for an insightful session with Dr. Clyde Yancy and Dr. Dhruv Kazi. Recent clinical trials demonstrate the efficacy of incretin-based

Arthur Brooks: Do GLP-1s Make Us Happy?
In my column last Monday, I wrote about how to make better New Year’s resolutions—ones that are less likely to flop, but that are also

Wegovy pill off to a fast start; Ex-Emergent CEO sued for insider trading
More than 3,000 prescriptions were written for Novo’s GLP-1 pill in its first week on the market. Elsewhere, Emergent reached a settlement over a trading

‘Another self own’: Trump comment sparks internet rumors of president on Ozempic
President Donald Trump touted Friday his new health care plan, which he dubbed “The Great Health Care Plan” during a press conference from the White