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CF Drug Kaftrio Cuts Insulin Needs by 19% in French Study
Health & Wellness3h ago

CF Drug Kaftrio Cuts Insulin Needs by 19% in French Study

Adults with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes needed significantly less insulin after one year on Kaftrio, offering hope for reduced treatment burden. The French study of 107 patients also found more stable blood sugar levels and dramatic improvements in lung function.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
New Weight Loss Pill Shows 8% Results in Clinical Trial
Health & Wellness3d ago

New Weight Loss Pill Shows 8% Results in Clinical Trial

A new daily pill helped people with type 2 diabetes lose up to 8% of their body weight in a year-long study, outperforming current oral alternatives. The convenient treatment could make weight management more accessible for millions.

Euronews2 min read
Computer Model Predicts Which Probiotics Work for You
InnovationFeb 20

Computer Model Predicts Which Probiotics Work for You

Scientists developed a computer model that predicts with 80% accuracy which probiotics will successfully settle in your gut. The breakthrough could end the guessing game of supplement shopping and unlock personalized treatments for diabetes, digestive diseases, and more.

Medical Xpress3 min read
New Weight-Loss Drug Transforms Lives for Millions
Health & WellnessFeb 12

New Weight-Loss Drug Transforms Lives for Millions

A medication originally created for diabetes has become a life-changing treatment that helps people lose significant weight and quiet constant thoughts about food. Doctors are calling it one of the most important medical breakthroughs in a century, alongside insulin and penicillin. #

Nature News3 min read
16 Drugmakers Slash US Medicine Prices in New Deal
SolutionsFeb 7

16 Drugmakers Slash US Medicine Prices in New Deal

Sixteen major pharmaceutical companies agreed to cut prescription drug prices for Americans through a new discount platform called TrumpRx. Popular medications including weight-loss drugs, diabetes treatments, and asthma inhalers will now cost significantly less for millions of consumers.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
FTC Settlement Could Save Americans $7B on Insulin
SolutionsFeb 5

FTC Settlement Could Save Americans $7B on Insulin

A landmark settlement with pharmacy giant Express Scripts will force major changes that could save Americans up to $7 billion on insulin costs over the next decade. The Federal Trade Commission says the company artificially inflated prices and blocked access to the lifesaving diabetes medication.

STAT News2 min read
Medicare Slashes Prices on 15 Drugs Starting 2028
SolutionsJan 30

Medicare Slashes Prices on 15 Drugs Starting 2028

Millions of Medicare patients will soon pay less for cancer treatments, diabetes medications, and other essential drugs thanks to new federal negotiations. The savings cover $27 billion in prescription spending across medicines that treat everything from chronic migraines to HIV.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Drug Treats Diabetes and Heart Disease in Mice Study
Health & WellnessJan 25

Drug Treats Diabetes and Heart Disease in Mice Study

Scientists tested a compound that tackles both type 2 diabetes and heart disease in mice, reducing dangerous cholesterol and inflammation without needing weight loss. The experimental drug could offer hope for millions at risk of the world's leading killer.

Google News - Disease Cure2 min read
Oral Insulin Breakthrough Could End Daily Injections
Health & WellnessJan 24

Oral Insulin Breakthrough Could End Daily Injections

Japanese researchers have developed a peptide technology that allows insulin to be taken as a pill instead of an injection, achieving remarkable effectiveness in diabetic mice. This century-old dream could transform diabetes treatment for millions who endure daily needles.

Medical Xpress2 min read
New Heart Treatment Cuts Diabetes Death Risk by 61%
Health & WellnessJan 20

New Heart Treatment Cuts Diabetes Death Risk by 61%

Researchers in Hong Kong discovered that combining advanced imaging with a diabetes drug slashes heart death rates for high-risk patients. The breakthrough offers new hope for millions living with both diabetes and heart disease.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Bariatric Surgery Beats Diabetes Drugs Across All Incomes
Health & WellnessJan 20

Bariatric Surgery Beats Diabetes Drugs Across All Incomes

A 12-year study across four U.S. cities found bariatric surgery outperforms even the latest diabetes medications for weight loss and blood sugar control, regardless of patients' income levels. The findings offer new hope for the millions managing type 2 diabetes, especially those facing financial hardships.

Google News - Health3 min read
Bariatric Surgery Beats GLP-1 Drugs for Diabetes Patients
SolutionsJan 19

Bariatric Surgery Beats GLP-1 Drugs for Diabetes Patients

A 12-year study across four U.S. cities shows bariatric surgery outperforms even the latest weight-loss medications for treating type 2 diabetes, helping patients across all income levels. The findings reveal surgery offers lasting results that work for everyone, not just the wealthy.

STAT News3 min read