McDonald’s in Trouble as Ozempic Takes Hold

Broken ice cream machines aren’t the only thing bedeviling stalwart fast food chain McDonald’s. Financial services firm Redburn Atlantic put the company’s stock in the bear category, coinciding with a slumpy week in which it lost about three percent of its value — because analysts are betting that GLP-1 agonist weight loss drugs like Ozempic […]
The economics of GLP-1s from the pharmacy’s point of view

“Over the past year, my pharmacy spent $2m+ buying GLP-1s and lost $26k+ dispensing them.” I assumed pharmacies were also making a ton of money off the GLP-1 craze, but apparently not. Interesting read from the owner of CO Bigelow about how it looks from the pharmacy side. (Requires email signup)
Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide on Weight Loss in Patients Without Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

ABSTRACT Tirzepatide has positive effects on weight loss in individuals with overweight or obesity. Considering its broad side-effect profile, its efficacy and safety in individuals without diabetes mellitus (DM) are yet to be fully understood. To address this, we conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis of six randomized trials on individuals with overweight or obesity, without DM, […]
Oxytocin modulates insulin and GLP-1 secretion in pancreatic islets

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Wegovy and Mounjaro might affect how well your contraceptives work – here’s why

The UK’s medicine regulator has issued a warning to those taking oral contraceptives. MillaF/ Shutterstock Weight loss drugs, including Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide), are becoming increasingly popular among those trying to lose weight. But a rise in so-called “Ozempic babies” has led the UK’s medicines regulator to issue guidance on their use by women […]
The ‘Natural’ Alternative to Ozempic Sounds Great and Is Much Cheaper. The Problem Is Taking It Seriously

Like all revolutions, Ozempic came with promises and a hidden price. Then came the side effects, cost and need for a prescription. As its shadow grows, an alternative option is emerging that doesn’t require injections, thanks to an ancient seed. The husk of a seed. What started as a traditional remedy in South Asia is […]
Watch: On good and bad bacteria, why micronutrients in food matter, and more

Catch expert insights from Dr. V. Mohan on GLP-1 receptor agonists and how they’re revolutionising diabetes and obesity care.
Life After GLP-1s: New Report Shows How to Avoid Weight Regain

What You Should Know: – A new report released by Virta Health, a leader in diabetes reversal and sustainable weight loss, offers an optimistic counter-narrative to the prevailing belief that weight regain is inevitable after stopping GLP-1 medications. The findings show that a structured, medically guided off-ramp combined with lifestyle support leads to sustained success, […]
How GLP-1 is transforming the future of food and beverage

GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are transforming weight loss and reshaping the food industry – driving demand for nutrient-dense, portion-controlled products that match changing consumer tastes and health goals.
Health is not a matter of instant gratification

In a time where almost anything you could want is just a tap away—AI-powered answers in seconds, groceries delivered within the hour, endless content streamed instantly, and real-time validation through likes and shares—it’s no surprise that we’ve come to expect that same level of immediacy from our health. GLP-1 drugs promise rapid weight loss. Telemedicine […]