GLP-1 RA vs Bariatric Surgery and Cancer Risk

Friday, May 23, 2025 – Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists compared with bariatric metabolic surgery and the risk of obesity-related cancer: an observational, retrospective cohort studyWolff Sagy, Yael et al. eClinicalMedicine, Volume 83, 103213 This paper presents an observational, retrospective cohort study comparing…

US Chronic Disease Burden Versus Peers

Thursday, May 22, 2025 – There is a significant burden of chronic diseases in the United States, comparing its rates to other developed nations. One source from the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker points out that the U.S. has higher rates of many chronic…

GLP-1 RA Cessation and Weight Regain

Monday, May 19, 2025 – This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the rate of weight regain after people stopped using GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for weight management. The researchers identified relevant studies and analyzed the weight loss achieved during treatment and the subsequent weight increase once medication stopped. Their findings indicate…

Oral GLP-1 Analogs for Obesity Treatment

Saturday, May 17, 2025 – ADVANCEMENTS IN GLP-1 ANALOG FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES IN ORAL DELIVERYFebruary 14, 2025By Adare Pharmaceuticals Obesity is a significant global health challenge that requires lifestyle changes and effective pharmacological treatments to overcome. Human glucagon-like peptide 1…

Boosting Muscle and Fat Loss with GLP-1s

Friday, May 16, 2025 – This talk at the discuss the development of new medications designed to address muscle loss that can occur alongside weight loss achieved with GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide. While these powerful weight loss drugs are effective, a significant portion…

Weight-Loss Drugs’ Environmental Cost

Thursday, May 15, 2025 – Experts warn that current methods of making the peptide drugs are environmentally unfriendly April 28, 2024 by Aayushi Pratap Chemical & Engineering News, Volume 102, Issue 13 This article explores the significant environmental challenges associated…