GLP-1 medications show mixed effects on body contouring outcomes
For patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications may have mixed effects…
Study finds GLP-1 medicines cut fat while preserving muscle function
A new study in mice and humans suggests GLP-1 medicines drive weight loss primarily by reducing fat, while…
Combining healthy lifestyle and GLP-1 therapy reduces heart risks in diabetes
Individuals living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) had a significantly lower risk of poor cardiovascular health when they…
Combined GLP-1 and GLP-2 treatment appears safe but does not beat placebo for obesity
Can combining two gut hormone pathways unlock better obesity treatments? In the first human trial of dapiglutide, researchers…
UCLA Health finds eco-friendly inhalers improve COPD outcomes
New research from UCLA Health suggests that certain inhalers used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are…
Improving survival in people with severe psychiatric disorders
An expert editorial suggests that widely used diabetes and obesity drugs may help close the long-standing mortality gap…
Opioid receptor agonists take advantage of new understanding of GPCR biology
Opioid receptors are fantastic targets for treating pain—but unfortunately, the drugs that target them can be addictive.…
Stopping GLP-1 drugs before pregnancy leads to more weight gain
New research shows that women who halt GLP-1 medications near conception face greater gestational weight gain and elevated…
Searches for “Ozempic face” surge as people look for filler-based solutions
New search data reveal that as interest in “Ozempic face” surges, people increasingly turn to nonsurgical fillers rather…
Tirzepatide may only temporarily suppress brain activity involved in “food noise”
A rare glimpse into the brain activity of a patient with obesity and loss of control eating on…
Diabetes remission possible with GLP-1 drugs, Italian study confirms
Real-world data from over 14,000 Italian adults reveal that GLP-1 receptor agonists can induce remission in type 2…
New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels…