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New Startup Targets Addiction With GLP-1 Drug
InnovationJan 27

New Startup Targets Addiction With GLP-1 Drug

A biotech company is launching with a groundbreaking mission: using GLP-1 medications to treat substance use disorders instead of weight loss. Baseline Therapeutics could open new hope for millions struggling with addiction.

STAT News2 min read
Weight Loss Patients Thrive on Fewer GLP-1 Injections
Health & WellnessMar 7

Weight Loss Patients Thrive on Fewer GLP-1 Injections

People using GLP-1 weight loss medications may not need weekly injections forever. A new study shows many patients maintain their weight loss while spacing out doses to every two or even six weeks.

Medical Xpress3 min read
GLP-1 Drugs Help Hearts and Livers Beyond Weight Loss
Health & WellnessApr 14

GLP-1 Drugs Help Hearts and Livers Beyond Weight Loss

New research reveals that GLP-1 medications like Wegovy improve heart and liver health even in patients who don't lose weight. The discovery could help millions more people access these life-changing drugs.

Google News - Researchers Find2 min read
Two New Ways to Keep Weight Off After Diets and GLP-1 Drugs
Health & WellnessMay 13

Two New Ways to Keep Weight Off After Diets and GLP-1 Drugs

Scientists have found two promising methods to help people maintain their weight loss after stopping diets or GLP-1 medications like Wegovy. New research shows a daily pill and a probiotic supplement can both help prevent the frustrating cycle of weight regain.

Scientific American2 min read
South Carolina Retreat Helps GLP-1 Users Keep Weight Off
Health & WellnessJul 21

South Carolina Retreat Helps GLP-1 Users Keep Weight Off

A wellness resort in South Carolina is teaching people on weight loss medications how to build lasting healthy habits that stick. The program addresses the biggest challenge: keeping weight off after stopping the drugs.

Google News - Health2 min read
ShopRite Offers Free GLP-1 Starter Kits at Pharmacies
Health & WellnessMar 3

ShopRite Offers Free GLP-1 Starter Kits at Pharmacies

ShopRite is giving free wellness kits to customers filling their first weight-loss medication prescription, complete with diet guides, protein samples, and grocery coupons. The East Coast grocery chain is meeting customers where they are as one in eight Americans now takes these medications.

Fast Company2 min read
Your DNA May Predict Weight Loss on GLP-1 Drugs
Health & WellnessApr 8

Your DNA May Predict Weight Loss on GLP-1 Drugs

Scientists discovered that two genes can help predict who will lose weight on popular obesity medications and who might experience side effects. The breakthrough could personalize treatment for millions seeking help with weight loss.

STAT News2 min read
GLP-1 Drugs May Slow Aging at the Cellular Level
Innovation4d ago

GLP-1 Drugs May Slow Aging at the Cellular Level

Scientists found the first evidence that popular diabetes medications might slow biological aging in human cells. The discovery could add a fourth pillar to healthy aging alongside sleep, diet, and exercise.

Mens Health3 min read
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Uterine Cancer Risk by 66%
Health & WellnessFeb 14

GLP-1 Drugs Cut Uterine Cancer Risk by 66%

Women taking Ozempic-type drugs with hormone therapy slashed their uterine cancer risk by two-thirds compared to hormones alone. The discovery could spare thousands from surgery and offer new protection against the most common gynecologic cancer.

Medical Xpress2 min read
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Addiction Risk by 50% in Major Study
Health & WellnessMar 5

GLP-1 Drugs Cut Addiction Risk by 50% in Major Study

Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are showing remarkable promise in fighting addiction to all major substances, from alcohol to opioids. A study of over 600,000 veterans reveals these drugs reduce substance use disorders by blocking the cravings that fuel addiction.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Cancer Risk by 30% in New Studies
Health & WellnessJun 9

GLP-1 Drugs Cut Cancer Risk by 30% in New Studies

Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy appear to dramatically reduce cancer risk across multiple types, according to groundbreaking research presented at a major oncology conference. Scientists are racing to understand how these drugs protect against breast, liver, and lung cancers beyond their weight loss effects.

Google News - Health3 min read
What to Do After Reaching Your Weight Loss Goal on GLP-1s
Health & WellnessFeb 8

What to Do After Reaching Your Weight Loss Goal on GLP-1s

Millions of Americans have lost significant weight using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, but keeping it off requires a smart, sustainable plan. Here's the hopeful science behind maintaining your success.

Medical Xpress3 min read
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Cancer Spread Risk by 50% in New Study
Health & WellnessMay 22

GLP-1 Drugs Cut Cancer Spread Risk by 50% in New Study

Diabetes medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may help stop cancer from spreading, according to groundbreaking research tracking over 10,000 cancer patients. The study found these drugs reduced the risk of cancer progression by up to 50% for certain tumor types.

Google News - Health3 min read
GLP-1 Drugs May Quiet Addiction Cravings in the Brain
Daily MixJul 10

GLP-1 Drugs May Quiet Addiction Cravings in the Brain

Medications like Ozempic, originally designed for diabetes, are showing unexpected promise in treating addiction by reducing cravings in the brain. Physician Dhruv Khullar explores how these "moderation molecules" could help millions struggling with substance abuse. #

TED2 min read
GLP-1 Drugs Fight Inflammation Beyond Weight Loss
Health & WellnessApr 27

GLP-1 Drugs Fight Inflammation Beyond Weight Loss

Ozempic and similar medications may heal arthritis, liver disease, and more by resetting the immune system, not just through weight loss. Scientists are discovering these drugs work throughout the body to reduce harmful inflammation while keeping infection-fighting power strong.

Scientific American2 min read
GLP-1 Drugs Help Hearts and Livers Without Weight Loss
Health & WellnessApr 14

GLP-1 Drugs Help Hearts and Livers Without Weight Loss

New research shows popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy help prevent heart attacks and heal liver disease even in people who don't lose pounds. This discovery could change how millions access life-saving treatment.

Google News - Health3 min read
Dietitians Take GLP-1s and End the Stigma
Health & Wellness4d ago

Dietitians Take GLP-1s and End the Stigma

Three registered dietitians are publicly sharing their GLP-1 medication journeys to fight stigma and show these drugs help far more than just weight loss. Their stories reveal how the medications transformed their health from the inside out.

Womens Health2 min read
Weight Loss Patients Keep Pounds Off With Fewer GLP-1 Shots
Health & WellnessMar 5

Weight Loss Patients Keep Pounds Off With Fewer GLP-1 Shots

People taking weight loss drugs like Wegovy are successfully maintaining their results by spacing out injections to every two weeks instead of weekly. A new study shows most patients kept the weight off and their health improvements without weekly shots.

Google News - Health3 min read
Indian Firms Invest $1.1B in US, Creating 1,500 Jobs
SolutionsMay 6

Indian Firms Invest $1.1B in US, Creating 1,500 Jobs

Twelve Indian companies just announced over $1.1 billion in American investments that will create 1,500 new jobs across aerospace, AI, and clean energy. It's the largest single-country commitment in the history of the SelectUSA Summit.

Google: jobs created announcement2 min read
Indian Companies Invest $1.1B, Create 1,500 US Jobs
SolutionsMay 7

Indian Companies Invest $1.1B, Create 1,500 US Jobs

Twelve Indian companies just announced $1.1 billion in American investments spanning AI, aerospace, and energy sectors. The largest single-country commitment at this year's SelectUSA Summit will create 1,500 new jobs across multiple states.

Google: jobs created announcement2 min read

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