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…
How GLP-1 drugs affect the body beyond weight loss and glucose control
Widely used weight-loss and diabetes drugs show clear benefits, but emerging evidence clarifies their side effects, rare risks,…
Unprocessed beef does not worsen metabolic health in prediabetes
A controlled crossover trial finds that short-term consumption of unprocessed beef is on par with poultry for glucose…
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…
Swapping high-carb snacks for tree nuts cuts food cravings in young adults at metabolic risk
Swapping common snack foods for a modest daily portion of tree nuts curbed cravings for sweets and fast…
WHO releases first guideline on the use of GLP-1 therapies for treating obesity
To address the growing global health challenge of obesity, which affects more than 1 billion people, the World Health…
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…
Regenerative medicine offers a pathway toward curing type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the specific destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic β-cells. While…
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…
Study compares GLP-1 drug benefits and finds substantial variation in clinical effects
A new umbrella review reveals how GLP-1 therapies shape cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic outcomes in type 2 diabetes…
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…
Off-label GLP-1 use highlights the cultural pressures driving body anxieties
A new sociomedical perspective shows how off-label use of GLP-1 drugs for slimness is redefining what counts as…