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Alcohol Use Disorder Market to Grow Rapidly at a 13.6% CAGR by 2034 Owing to Rising Disease Prevalence, Significant Advancements in Genetically-targeted Therapies, along with Innovative Treatments such as GLP-1 Receptor Agonists | DelveInsight

The alcohol use disorder (AUD) market is set to grow due to unmet clinical needs, limited efficacy of current therapies, and rising demand for better-tolerated treatments. Expanding label indications, new regulatory approvals, increasing awareness, and reduced stigma are expected to boost…

Online scammers targeting animal lovers this holiday season

A few years ago, Santa Claus brought my daughter a puppy. Yep, on the morning of her 9th Christmas, Carina came downstairs and there he was, a three-month-old rat terrier/mini pinscher mix curled up in a crate. She had been asking Santa Claus for a puppy for years, and even though he had brought her […]

Meghan Trainor Reveals Health Scare That Led to 60lb Weight Loss

Meghan Trainor is opening up about her weight loss journey. Earlier this year, 31-year-old “Made You Look” singer revealed she began taking the GLP-1 medication Mounjaro after welcoming her second child with husband Daryl Sabara. Alongside the medication, she’s worked with a dietician, trainer, and committed to lifestyle changes. She has since lost 60lbs. In […]

VKTX Completes Enrollment in First Late-Stage Study on Obesity Drug

Viking Therapeutics VKTX announced that it has completed enrolling study participants in the phase III VANQUISH-1 study, which is evaluating the safety and efficacy of the subcutaneous (SC) formulation of its investigational obesity drug, VK2735. This study has enrolled about 4,650 adults who are either obese or overweight and have at least one weight-related co-morbid condition. […]

Meal Prep Tips for Staying on Track with GLP-1 Medications

If your GLP-1 medication has dialed down your appetite or made certain foods unappealing (4) (1), smart meal prep can keep you nourished and on track with your health goals. The goal is simple. Stock your fridge and freezer with pre-portioned protein-forward options that make you feel good, help you meet your nutrition targets, and […]

Multiomic study shows antiaging effects of GLP-1RAs

Could GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), already used in obesity and diabetes, be repurposed as drugs to slow aging? Hong Kong, one of the places in the world with the highest human longevity, is also home to a scientific study on the effects of GLP-1RAs. For the first time, scientists at the Chinese University of Hong […]

Biocon in very unique position globally as a biosimilars leader: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Biocon is entering a transformative phase, leveraging regulatory shifts in the US and a strong insulin and GLP-1 portfolio to accelerate growth in the biologics space. The company is uniquely positioned with interchangeable biosimilar insulins and aims to capitalize on the growing GLP-1 market, bolstered by its acquisition of Viatris’ biosimilars business.

Low Doses of Ozempic-Like Drug Can Counteract Aging in Older Mice, Study Finds

A new study published in the journal Cell Metabolism strongly suggests that low doses of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound can counteract aging in middle-aged mice, adding to the growing suspicion that these medications might also increase human longevity. The team of researchers, led by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, set out […]