LillyDirect Taps Walmart for First Retail Pick-Up Option for Zepbound
Eli Lilly’s LillyDirect platform is partnering with Walmart to let patients pick up prescriptions for its GLP-1 drug Zepbound at Walmart pharmacies, expanding access beyond home delivery. The post LillyDirect Taps Walmart for First Retail Pick-Up Option for Zepbound appeared first on MedCity News.
EASO Framework for Pharmacological Obesity Treatment – Sick Fat vs. Fat Mass
A framework published by the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) that addresses the pharmacological treatment of obesity and its complications. This framework proposes a new treatment algorithm that goes beyond solely focusing on weight loss, instead adopting a holistic approach by aiming to prevent or improve associated complications, such as heart failure and type 2 diabetes. The […]
Obamacare prices are set to spike – here’s why
Americans enrolled in health insurance plans offered through the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, are expected to rise next year as the debate over extending enhanced subsidies is a flashpoint in the ongoing federal government shutdown. Since its enactment, Obamacare has offered subsidies in the form of tax credits for health insurance premiums on […]
Wegovy, Zepbound more than fairly priced: Report
Wegovy and Zepbound, two popular weight loss GLP-1 medications, would remain cost-effective at a higher price, according to an Oct. 29 revised report from the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review. The estimated annual net price for Eli Lilly’s Zepbound annually costs $7,973, while Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy is $6,829, according to the ICER, a nonprofit […]
How to Die Young at a Very Old Age
Everyone will die, but we can live healthier, longer lives until that day comes. That’s the guiding principle that motivates the work and advocacy of Nir Barzilai, a longevity researcher and president of the Academy for Health & Lifespan Research. “As a field, we are leading a revolution to target aging and prevent diseases,” says […]
Meghan Trainor shows off weight loss in new before-and-after photos
Pop powerhouse Meghan Trainor is showing off a whole new look. While fans can’t stop buzzing about her dramatic transformation, her trainer said the Grammy winner’s biggest change happened “from the inside out.” “Watching her transform from the inside out has been one of the most meaningful parts of my work,” Bella Maher from Malibu […]
Patient experiences with liraglutide for obesity and binge eating disorder–A qualitative study
by Ingrid Sørdal Følling, Stine Larsen Reigstad, Åsne Ask Hyldmo, Anne-Sofie Helvik Introduction Obesity is a growing health concern and a known risk factor for binge eating disorder (BED). BED is characterized by episodes of overeating with a loss of control, often leading to psychological distress. In some cases, medication may be recommended to manage […]
Adult obesity rate fell from record high—and big pharma is reaping the benefits from mainstream sales of weight-loss drugs like Zepound and Mounjaro
Gallup released a survey this week showing that the obesity rate among US adults has fallen to 37% this year, a significant drop from the record high of nearly 40% just three years ago. The decline comes as a growing number of Americans turn to GLP-1 drugs to lose weight. Gallup found that the use of these […]
Are Child Weight-Loss Drugs Safe?
Since January, one clinic in the UK has started prescribing the weight-loss medication Wegovy to 12-17 year-olds. For some, the results have been life-changing. But without evidence about the long-term impacts, is it safe? Wegovy is the only licensed GLP-1 treatment for patients aged 12 to 17 in the UK. Studies by the manufacturer, Novo […]
L-Cells are the Functional Neuropod Cell in Human Gastrointestinal Tract and are Dysregulated in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Neuropod cells are a newly discovered type of enteroendocrine cell (EEC) that connect the gut and brain functionally into one circuit. In the mouse colon, neuropod cells express various peptide hormones, such as Pyy and Glp1, presynaptic proteins, and make synaptic contacts with sensory neurons. While their function is not fully elucidated, they play a […]