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The new generation of blockbuster weight-loss drugs, explained
A new generation of weight-loss drugs has proven remarkably effective, hugely popular and massively lucrative in the last few years, though they do have some drawbacks.
Who should be taking weight-loss drugs? Doctors share best candidates
GLP-1 medications offer promising benefits for obesity and diabetes patients, with studies showing reduced heart attack risk and potential applications for addiction treatment.
Beyond Ozempic: New weight loss drug rivals surgery
Tufts University scientists are aiming to revolutionize the future of weight loss drugs by engineering a new compound that targets four gut hormones instead of the usual one to three. These next-gen tetra-functional peptides may overcome the limitations of current drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro especially their nausea,
Surgery Still Beats Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs in Real-World Weight Loss Study
Patients on GLP-1 medications lost about half as much weight as participants did in clinical trials, NYU researchers found.
Weight-loss drugs were said to be a game changer. Turns out the benefit might be thinner than thought
Lastly, the researchers observed that while patients who discontinued obesity medications lost significantly less weight compared to those who did not, their weight trajectories remained relatively stable. They said that would be the subject of additional research.
Ozempic, a patent challenge, and the $25 billion race for India’s weight-loss drug market
Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk endorsed it. And though Indian celebrities haven’t yet admitted to their use, the mystery slimming of Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and TV talk show host Kapil Sharma have drawn comparisons.
Health Rounds: Weight-loss surgery more effective than drugs in real world study
Clinical trials show weight loss between 15% to 21% for GLP-1s, but this study suggests that weight loss in the real world is considerably lower even for patients who have active prescriptions for an entire year,
Which is more effective for weight loss, GLP-1 drugs or surgery? New study has answer
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic help with weight loss, but how do they stack up against bariatric surgery? A new study breaks it down.
4 FDA-Approved Weight Loss Medications, According To Experts
Some individuals living with obesity and overweight may find it difficult to embark on a weight loss journey alone. It’s not ...
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Compounded GLP-1 Drugs: 9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are untested and unregulated. Here’s what to discuss with your provider about taking these weight loss drugs.
Eli Lilly is making it cheaper and easier to buy high doses of blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound
Patients with obesity can now get Zepbound’s strongest doses for a flat rate through Lilly’s self-pay pharmacy.
Weight loss jab could be used to treat migraines
GLP-1 drug liraglutide could become a new treatment option for the estimated one in seven people worldwide who live with migraines ...
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Everything that happens to your body after you stop taking Mounjaro for weight-loss
The side effects of taking Mounjaro can be very varied, and the drug tends to affect people differently. The most common side effects include feeling sick, diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, heartburn ...
Powerful fruit juice 'doubles' fat burning and increases weight loss by 15lbs
A concentrated supplement made from the juice has been linked to faster fat burning, reduced inflammation and improved blood ...