Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program
By ALI SWENSON NEW YORK (AP) — Drugs that treat Type 2 diabetes, HIV and arthritis are among 15 new medications chosen for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers, the Trump administration said Tuesday. Related Articles DeSantis administration sends investigators to probe marijuana referendum […]
Effects of Liraglutide on Gut Bacterial Community Dynamics
Liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, is used to induce weight loss. However, limited information exists on liraglutides effects on the gut bacterial community and their restoration after washout. We investigated liraglutides effect on the gut bacterial community in diet-induced obese (DIO) mice and whether these changes persist after washout. Twenty-four male C57BL/6J mice on high-fat […]
CMS picks Lilly’s Trulicity for third round of Medicare negotiations
Another GLP-1 drug is up for Medicare negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act. Eli Lilly’s diabetes drug Trulicity is among 15 drugs selected for the third round of negotiations. For the …
Roche Obesity Drug’s Phase 2 Results Are Competitive, But True Test May Come From Combo Studies
Preliminary Phase 2 data show Roche’s CT-388 led to a 22.5% placebo-adjusted weight loss measured at 48 weeks. Based on these results, the pharmaceutical company plans to advance the GLP-1 and GIP agonist to a Phase 3 clinical trial in obesity. The post Roche Obesity Drug’s Phase 2 Results Are Competitive, But True Test May […]
The GLP-1 Effect: Beyond Weight Loss and Into Longevity
Explore the shift from weight loss-focused drugs to overall health and anti-aging uses.
Why protein and fiber became menu must-haves
Millennials and GLP-1 users are fueling these trends and are willing to switch restaurant brands for more options
Tirzepatide Safety Warning; Nurse Charged Over Fake GLP-1s; Revised Afrezza Dosing
(MedPage Today) — Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) users should never share KwikPens due to risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens, the FDA warned in an updated label. GLP-1 medications for weight loss accounted for more than 7% of all…
What Exactly Is a Superfood Anyway?
The term “superfood” is sticky. It seems as though every few months, a new food lands in this lofty category of nourishments. Bamboo, a popular ingredient in many traditional Asian cuisines, is one of the latest to receive the designation. The superfood label was used by the authors of a peer-reviewed paper covering bamboo’s potential […]
Can Diabetes And Obesity Drugs Help Treat Psychiatric Disorders?
A recent study highlights a surprising potential benefit of diabetes and obesity drugs, GLP-1 receptor agonists, in improving overall health and possibly extending survival in people with serious…
Patients Microdose GLP-1s Without Clinician Input
A larger percentage of GLP-1 users say social media and online research are their most trusted source for microdosing information over their clinician. Medscape Medical News