Beware weight-loss drug statistics
The clinic I’ve joined in Canada holds frequent lunchtime meetings with pharmaceutical sales representatives (PSRs). I gave up meeting PSRs in the UK years ago – regular contact alters doctors’ prescribing behaviour, and not usually for the better. It has posed a dilemma: do I refuse to attend, coming across to new colleagues as a […]
Micronutrients and GLP-1s: What You Should Know
Starting a GLP-1 medication can feel like a whirlwind. Weight loss might be the headline benefit of GLP-1s, but these medications can also change how hungry you feel and how much food you want to eat (1). All of a sudden your favorite foods might seem unappealing. They might even turn your stomach. Along with […]
Americans’ use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs cuts sugar intake, hits sugar beet farmers: Report
The growing use of GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic is reducing Americans’ sugar consumption—users spend 6% less on candy and 10% less on baked goods, Reuters reports—creating a sugar surplus that has slashed beet prices by 33% and put farmers under financial pressure.
Mask Mandates Return; Unusual GLP-1 Side Effects; Calcium Supplements and Dementia
(MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Several California counties will require healthcare workers, and in some cases patients, to mask up during the upcoming respiratory virus season. (San Francisco…
Weight loss jabs could ‘lead to cancer misdiagnosis – as they interfere with vital tests’
WEIGHT loss jabs could interfere with vital scans, potentially leading to cancer misdiagnosis, scientists say. Whether they’re taken for diabetes or weight loss, through the NHS or privately, the use of jabs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro is becoming more widespread. Getty – ContributorWeight loss jabs may affect how tissue shows up on scans used […]
Urgent warning over new £30 ‘Ozempic-like’ weight loss PILLS that are ‘better than Mounjaro’ – as ‘fakes’ flood TikTok
FAKE Ozempic-style pills are being sold online for rock-bottom prices as crooks try to cash in on the slimming jab craze. Dieters have been warned not to fall for dangerous scams as it is impossible to know what is in the drugs. SUPPLIED Pharmacists say people are buying ‘G1P-1 powder’ from TikTok[/caption] WOLVERINE PEPTIDESWolverine Peptides […]
Eccogene files for Hong Kong IPO to back development of GLP-1 pipeline
Eccogene, a clinical-stage biotech whose oral GLP-1 drug forms the backbone of AstraZeneca’s obesity pipeline, is planning an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The biotech made public a 550-page
Bridget Fonda, 61, looks thinner than ever as expert weighs in on how the ’90s star lost 75lbs
‘Fonda could have taken the diabetes drug Ozempic that could have aided in her weight loss journey or she could have tried GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide and a tirzepatide.’
Huel Lite range caters to calorie-conscious and snack-seekers
Huel has introduced the ‘Lite’ range, featuring low-calorie, high-protein ready-to-drink meals aimed at calorie-conscious consumers and snack-seekers. With 25 grams of protein and just 190 calories per 500 ml bottle, the drinks come in chocolate, banana and strawberry flavors, promoting muscle strength, gut health, and energy. The launch addresses consumer demand for nutrient-dense, everyday wellness […]
More Patients Using GLP-1 Drugs Prior To Weight-Loss Surgery
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many more folks fighting excess weight are using weight-loss drugs…