Does EU Approval of Wegovy Pill Change NVO’s Competitive Story?
Novo Nordisk NVO received a meaningful commercial boost last week after the European Commission approved the oral version of…
America’s GLP-1 use nearly quadruples in just two years
America is slimming down — one shot at a time. The number of US adults turning to blockbuster…
Cold-exposed mothers pass metabolic protection to male rat offspring through milk
Cold exposure during early pregnancy altered breast milk bile acids and microbial metabolism, providing male rat offspring with…
Yeast food supplement helps immune cells fight cancer more effectively
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD) have shown for the first time that…
What Older Adults Should Know About GLP-1 Drugs as Medicare Coverage Expands
Starting July 1, millions of older Americans covered by Medicare will be able to get powerful weight-loss drugs…
Inside South Africa’s illegal weight-loss drug trade
Story audio is generated using AI People become obese for many reasons. Genetics, the environments they live in,…
From Reactive to Predictive: What the Gut Microbiome Reveals
Every year, Mexico’s public and private health sectors invest more in the tools of modern medicine: new imaging…
Obesity in Guernsey needs ‘whole systems approach’
Obesity in Guernsey needs a “whole systems approach,” a report into the issue has said. Figures for last…
Blood markers reveal metabolic impact of ultra-processed food consumption
Consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) results in a distinct metabolic ‘signature’ in the blood, associated with potentially adverse…
Six weeks of shorter sleep increases weight and sedentary time
People who shortened their sleep by around 80 minutes a night for six weeks gained weight-one pound on…
Secret shopper study reveals questionable telehealth GLP-1 practices
Katie covers the impact of health technology on patients, clinicians, and businesses. Her stories explore the price tag…
Weight-loss pills now on sale for £79
Pharmacies are already facing huge demand for weight-loss pills as the tablets go on sale for the first…