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New Data Shows Just How Powerful the Next Weight-Loss Drugs May Be
Some new medications in development are also trying to solve for a persistent side effect of existing drugs: Patients who lose fat also tend to lose muscle. This can be particularly dangerous for older adults because it makes them more likely to fall and can worsen osteoporosis.
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. After France on Friday became the latest country to allow all doctors,
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.
Advice for trying GLP-1 drugs for weight loss from a doctor who's been there
Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler says the new weight-loss drugs are a powerful tool to fight obesity. But they come with pitfalls. Here's his tips for how to use them successfully.
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.
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.
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How to keep weight off after obesity drugs
Options are emerging for the tens of millions of people who stop taking GLP-1 drugs because of side effects, cost or ...
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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 ...
Lizzo Admits She’s Tried Ozempic for Weight Loss but Reveals What Really Worked For Her
It’s just the science, for me, calories in vs. calories out. Ozempic works because you eat less food," Lizzo said ...
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 ...
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 ...