Effects of GLP‐1 receptor agonists on cognitive function in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis based on randomized controlled trials

Abstract Aims Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have a significantly increased risk of cognitive impairment, and the protective effects of traditional hypoglycaemic drugs on cognitive function remain unclear. This study systematically evaluated the neuroprotective effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) based on randomized controlled trial (RCT) evidence, aiming to provide key evidence-based insights […]

Can Ozempic help you cut back on alcohol? Researchers think so

Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other GLP-1 drugs appear to slow alcohol absorption and blunt its intoxicating effects, according to new research. The study found participants on these medications felt less drunk despite consuming the same amount of alcohol. This could point to a safer, faster-acting way to help people reduce drinking—distinct from traditional treatments that target […]

FDA Approves Novo Nordisk’s Rybelsus Diabetes Pill to Reduce Heart Risk

Novo Nordisk(NVO) announced that the U.S. FDA has approved Rybelsus, the only oral GLP-1 medication available, for reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events such as cardiovascular death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for these events, whether they’ve had a prior CV event or […]

Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Receives a Buy from Oppenheimer

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) is one of the best healthcare stocks with the highest upside. Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) received a Buy rating from Oppenheimer’s Jay Olson on October 7, who assigned a $100 price target to the stock’s shares. H.C. Wainwright analyst Joseph Pantginis also reiterated a bullish stance on Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) […]

FDA Approves Novo Nordisk’s Rybelsus Diabetes Pill to Reduce Heart Risk

The drug, called Rybelsus, is the only oral GLP-1 medication available; European regulators granted a similar approval earlier this year The Food and Drug Administration approved Novo Nordisk’sNOVO.B-6.38%decrease; red down pointing triangle oral GLP-1 medication to reduce the risk of major …

Novo, Lilly’s shares drop as Trump vows weight-loss drug price cuts – Reuters

Novo, Lilly’s shares drop as Trump vows weight-loss drug price cuts  Reuters Ozempic, Wegovy stocks wilt following Trump GLP-1 comments  Axios Novo Nordisk Shares Fall as Trump Moves to Cut Price of Weight-Loss Drugs  The Wall Street Journal Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk stocks fall as Trump says he wants $150 price for GLP-1s  CNBC Trump says Ozempic prices […]