GLP-1 use growing fastest among younger age groups, study finds
A recent study reveals a surge in the use of GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, among younger age groups. Originally developed for diabetes, these drugs are now popular for weight loss, especially following expanded approval for adolescents.
STAT+: National Resilience, startup hoping to reinvent drug manufacturing, to ‘wind down’ many of its facilities
National Resilience, a startup that has raised over $2 billion by promising to transform drug manufacturing, said Monday that it would “wind down” many of its facilities. But what remains of the firm has raised an additional $250 million from existing investors to continue to build its business and seek more capital. Through a bit […]
Doctors Favor CPAP, Patients Favor Tirzepatide for Comorbid Obesity, Sleep Apnea
MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — Both continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and tirzepatide are acceptable treatments for comorbid obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (COBOSA), with providers favoring CPAP and patients preferring tirzepatide, according…
Use of semaglutide linked to doubled risk of neovascular macular degeneration
Semaglutide, widely used to treat diabetes and obesity, was associated with more than double the risk of developing neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in older patients with diabetes, according to researchers at the University of Toronto.
New fat jabs warning over ‘increased risk of cancer – as experts fear they ‘stop common medication working’
WEIGHT loss jabs could prevent a medication taken by millions of women from working – and increase patients’ risk of cancer. The British Menopause Society said the jabs could cause hormone imbalance in women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly for those with obesity, putting them “at increased risk of womb cancer”. GettyWomen commonly take […]
Wikipedia and the Weight Loss Drugs
Wikipedia is a free, multilingual, web-based, and openly editable encyclopedia maintained by a global community of volunteers. It’s hosted by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation. Wikipedia offers articles on various topics, ranging from celebrities and science to history and culture. It’s considered one of the most popular websites on the internet. There is a large amount of information on obesity, GLP-1s, […]
Metsera posts weight loss data for amylin analog, teeing up monthly GLP-1 combo plans
Metsera has linked its amylin analog to 8.4% placebo-adjusted weight loss at Day 36, advancing its push to develop an ultralong-acting challenger to candidates in development at AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Roche.
GLP-1 drugs “alter taste perception” of users, US study claims
GLP-1 drugs “alter taste perception” and “disrupt the perception of sweetness, bitterness, fatty foods and even mouthfeel”, a study says. The post GLP-1 drugs “alter taste perception” of users, US study claims appeared first on Just Food.
GLP-1 drugs “alter taste perception” of users, US study claims
GLP-1 drugs “alter taste perception” and “disrupt the perception of sweetness, bitterness, fatty foods and even mouthfeel”, a study says.
Defining Clinical Obesity
Definition and diagnostic criteria of clinical obesityRubino, Francesco et al.The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, Volume 13, Issue 3, 221 – 262 The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission’s comprehensive work on defining and diagnosing clinical obesity, distinguishing it from mere excess adiposity. A large international expert group, including patient representatives, utilized a Delphi-like consensus process to establish objective criteria for clinical obesity in […]