Study of GLP-1 guidelines for teens points to potential for influence from drugmakers

American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines that set off a new era in obesity treatment — and a national debate about whether children should be prescribed weight loss drugs — may have been shaped by pharmaceutical industry influence, a new analysis suggests.  Over one-third of people who helped develop the 2023 “Clinical Practice Guideline for the […]

How food brands can stay ahead of GLP-1 craze

Discover how food brands can adapt to the rising GLP-1 trend. As weight-loss drugs reshape consumer habits, learn which categories are most at risk, where new opportunities lie, and how to innovate for appetite-conscious consumers.

GLP-1 drugs fail to provide a key benefit of substantial weight loss

Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide may help shrink waistlines, but new research shows they fail to boost fitness and can cause serious muscle loss, potentially undermining the long-term health benefits of slimming down. Continue Reading Category: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind Tags: GLP-1 receptor agonists, Weight Loss, Muscle, Fitness, Cardiovascular, University of […]

Incretin Receptors in the Peripheral Nervous System: Implications for Obesity Treatment and Peripheral Neuropathy

There is currently a revolution in the pharmacologic treatment of obesity and diabetes with newly available agonists of incretin receptors. The health benefits of these novel treatments include not only metabolic effects but also improvements in brain neurodegenerative conditions. Receptors for incretins have been described in the hypothalamic appetite regulatory center; however, their expression in […]