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Humana’s CenterWell Pharmacy Launches Employer Venture Using Lilly’s GLP-1 Drugs
Humana’s CenterWell pharmacy will dispense GLP-1 weight loss drugs made by Eli Lilly as part of a new program for employers to help their workers

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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),

Supplement Tied to Stroke Risk; Cheese Recall Is Most Serious; GLP-1 Pioneer Dies
(MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Silintan capsules, a dietary supplement marketed for joint and body aches, have been

Lexaria’s DehydraTECH shows reduced side effects in GLP-1 drugs

10 Stars Whose Dramatic Transformations Stunned Fans At The 2026 Golden Globes
The 2026 Golden Globes dazzled Hollywood at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California on January 11, celebrating some of the biggest names in film and

Health Canada approves 1st GLP-1 daily pill. Here’s who can take it
The once-a-day semaglutide pill is approved for reducing the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, the company said in a statement Monday.

What is ‘natural Ozempic’ – and how good is the science?
As slimming jabs explode in popularity, interest is growing in a potential alternative, in the form of a weight-loss supplement sometimes called “natural Ozempic”. It

Rising Public Interest in Weight Loss Medications and Growing Awareness of Their Aesthetic Sequelae: An Infodemiologic Google Trends Analysis and Clinical Diagnostic Patterning
ABSTRACT Background Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have gained rapid popularity for both medical and consumer-directed weight loss. This growth has been accompanied by

How Ozempic and Wegovy are quietly cutting America’s food bills
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing how Americans spend money on food. A large Cornell study found households cut grocery spending by over 5% within six months, with even bigger drops at fast-food restaurants. Snack foods and sweets saw the steepest declines, while only a few categories like yogurt and fruit rose slightly. The effects linger for at least a year among continued users.

Does Ozempic need to be taken forever once started? UK surgeon explains the effects of stopping GLP-1 drugs
According to Dr Rajan, GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic is not designed for long-term weight loss, which requires a comprehensive approach.

Skin Reactions Uncommon but Vary by GLP-1 RAs
Cutaneous adverse events associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists are uncommon but vary by agent, a study of FDA data shows. Medscape Medical News

The humble egg: A natural, affordable ally in the battle against weight regain
(NaturalNews) A leading nutrition scientist proposes eggs as a key dietary tool for people stopping GLP-1 agonist drugs (like Ozempic) to help prevent the signi…

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Bonus Features – January 11, 2026 – 64% of healthcare orgs lack AI anomaly detection, AI made up 46% of all healthcare tech investments in 2025, plus 33 more stories
Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires,

Plastic Surgeons Are Using Material From Dead People on New Patients
Cosmetic surgeons have turned to using a “fat filler” harvested from dead people in order to give patients new breasts, sexier buttocks and other body

Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for once-daily, oral weight-loss pill
Wegovy’s oral version of its injectable weight-loss drug is seeing tremendous interest, Novo Nordisk executive Dave Moore told FOX Business on Friday. Wegovy’s once-daily pill,

The launch of the world’s first weight-loss pill
Bad news for all those who have been trying to make “Jabuary” a thing, said Angus Colwell in The Spectator. The launch of the world’s

Emerging Therapies in Metabolic Health: A Comprehensive Review of GLP‐1, GIP, and Glucagon Agonists
This review talks about the development of incretin agonists (glucagon-like peptide-1 [GLP-1], GIP [glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide], glucagon), oral formulation development approaches, and advanced drug delivery

Ongoing lymphoid HIV production drives pyroptosis and GLP-1 counter-regulation in ART-suppressed infection
Despite effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), many people with HIV (PWH) exhibit persistent immune activation (IA) and suffer metabolic comorbidities. We investigated whether residual HIV production

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals (AMLX) Announces the Selection of AMX0318 as Development Candidate for PBH and Other Rare Diseases
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMLX) is one of the best performing pharma stocks in 2025. Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMLX) announced on January 8 the selection of

The clock starts ticking the day you quit your GLP‑1 medication – Scripps News
The clock starts ticking the day you quit your GLP‑1 medication Scripps News People coming off weight-loss injections risk fast weight gain BBC Many people who come

2026 is the year of obesity pills. Here’s how they could reshape the GLP-1 market
Patients can already access the first GLP-1 obesity pill from Novo Nordisk, and a rival oral drug from Eli Lilly is slated for U.S. approval

The GLP-1 Blockbuster Maker Widens Its Lead as the Diversified Healthcare Giant Posts Steady Growth
Quick Read Lilly posted 53.9% revenue growth and 480% net income growth driven by GLP-1 drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound. Lilly’s operating margin hit 48.3% versus

People Who Go Off GLP-1s Are Experiencing a Sudden and Terrible Hunger
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs, like the popular weight-loss jabs Wegovy and Ozempic, have proven to be immensely effective. Beyond allowing patients to significantly

Medicina, Vol. 62, Pages 143: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Exenatide Protects Against Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity Through the SIRT1 Pathway: An Electrocardiographic, 99mTc-PYP Scintigraphic, and Biochemical Study
Medicina, Vol. 62, Pages 143: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Exenatide Protects Against Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity Through the SIRT1 Pathway: An Electrocardiographic, 99mTc-PYP Scintigraphic, and Biochemical Study Medicina

Gut-derived GLP-1 released by rare sugar D-allulose cooperates with insulin to activate left-sided vagal afferents and enhance insulin sensitivity
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) ameliorate hyperglycemia by directly stimulating insulin secretion from the pancreas. In contrast, the physiological role of short-lived endogenous GLP-1 remains

Doctors urge caution as study finds rapid weight regain after weight-loss drugs
A study found people who stopped GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, regained weight rapidly and faced higher risks of diabetes, high cholesterol and high

Wegovy just became available in an unexpected place
Days after hitting the market, the new pill version of Novo Nordisk’s wildly popular weight-loss drug will be available through Amazon’s online pharmacy. Amazon joins

Amazon Pharmacy Disrupts Weight Loss Market with Oral Wegovy: $149 Cash-Pay Option and Same-Day Delivery
What You Should Know – Amazon Pharmacy has officially added Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy® pill—the first and only FDA-approved oral GLP-1 for weight management—to its nationwide

I’m a Dietitian Taking A GLP-1. These Are My Go-To Simple Meals
These medications changed not only my appetite, but the entire way I think about food, hunger, and self-care.

Study reveals how fast weight returns after ending GLP-1 drugs
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Novo Nordisk Gets Discounted as Investors Look Past the Next Phase of GLP-1 Growth

Joel Habener, Whose Research Led to Weight-Loss Drugs, Dies at 88
His discovery of the protein fragment GLP-1 was crucial in the development of Ozempic, Wegovy and other blockbuster obesity and diabetes treatments.

You’re Doing This Right — And Still Not Burning Fat | Dr. Mandell
Many people eat healthy, cut sugar, and still struggle with stubborn fat, low energy, or blood sugar swings. In this video, Dr. Mandell explains why

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J&J Strikes Drug Pricing Deal With Trump, Gets Tariff Reprieve
Johnson & Johnson JNJ recently signed a landmark agreement with the Trump administration to lower drug prices in the United States. Following this deal, JNJ joins

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.