GLP-1 pills are coming, and they could revolutionize weight-loss
WEBSep 17, 2024 · Dushay cited hopes that pill versions of GLP-1 drugs could ease shortages, come at lower cost and enhance convenience. But she and other doctors also warn about the potential for misuse, a...
Beyond Ozempic: New GLP-1 drugs promise weight loss and …
WEBThe drug contains the GLP-1 hormone, a key ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, in addition to glucagon. Altimmune released data from a phase 2 trial of 391 adults with obesity or who are...
Many people using GLP-1s for weight loss stop treatment too soon ... - CNN
WEBMay 21, 2024 · An analysis of health insurance claims released Tuesday found that most people using GLP-1 medications – about 58% – were on their treatment plan for less than 12 weeks, falling short of a key...
Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk …
WEBJul 5, 2024 · CNN — GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help lower the risk of certain cancers, a new study suggests. People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of getting 13 types...
HMS Professor Wins Prestigious Lasker-DeBakey Award for Work on GLP-1
WEB11 minutes ago · Harvard Medical School professor Joel F. Habener won the 2024 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for his work on the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), the Lasker Foundation announced ...
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may help stave off some cancers - NPR
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Several new studies find promising evidence that the GLP-1 class of drugs may have a cancer-preventive effect, especially for cancers linked to obesity.
More fiber in the diet may help boost levels of GLP-1, an Ozempic ... - NPR
WEBOct 30, 2023 · Popular weight-loss drugs mimic GLP-1, a hormone the body makes naturally after eating. Turns out some foods trigger GLP-1 better than others, making us feel full and eat less.
FDA approves first oral GLP-1 treatment for type 2 diabetes
WEBThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Rybelsus (semaglutide) oral tablets to improve control of blood sugar in adult patients with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise.
Research shows GLP-1 drugs are effective but complex
WEBMay 30, 2024 · While experts caution against overusing GLP-1RAs or viewing them as a universal cure-all for obesity, physicians and researchers agree that the drugs are highly effective for weight management and Type 2 diabetes treatment.
Experimental drug could offer more weight loss than any drug ... - NBC News
WEBJun 26, 2023 · The new study underscores the rapid upswing in recent years in the discovery of new treatments for weight loss as companies invest in a new class of medicines called GLP-1 agonists, which mimic a...