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Scientists at the University of Utah have discovered an enzyme that transforms peptide drugs like Ozempic into longer-lasting forms. The breakthrough could help medications stay effective in the body for hours instead of minutes.
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.
Breakthrough weight loss medications like Ozempic could help tackle rising obesity rates among people living with HIV in South Africa. Early research from rural KwaZulu-Natal shows these drugs work just as well for HIV patients as everyone else.
Breakthrough weight loss medications like Ozempic could help address rising obesity rates among people living with HIV in South Africa. Early research suggests these drugs work just as well for HIV patients as everyone else.
Britain's advertising watchdog banned weight loss ads that preyed on new mothers' body image insecurities and illegally promoted prescription medications. The ruling sets new standards for protecting vulnerable consumers from exploitative health marketing.
A groundbreaking UCLA study of nearly 94,000 diverse patients discovered how genetics predict who responds best to popular weight loss medications like Ozempic. This breakthrough could transform how doctors prescribe treatments, ensuring medications work better for everyone.
Researchers have created the first sex-specific brain map showing where popular weight-loss drugs like semaglutide work differently in females versus males. This breakthrough could explain why women often respond better to these treatments and pave the way for more personalized medicine.
More people with obesity are getting treatment now than at any point in the past 20 years, thanks to breakthrough medications like semaglutide. A major study tracking over 200,000 patients shows how policy changes and new drugs transformed access to life-changing care.
Life-changing weight loss and diabetes drugs could soon be made for as little as $3 per month, making them affordable for millions who've been priced out. Patents expire this month in several countries, opening the door to low-cost versions.
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.
A retired firefighter dropped 100 pounds in less than a year using an AI-powered digital twin instead of weight loss drugs. The technology is helping thousands manage diabetes and obesity while saving employers millions in medication costs.
Consumer advocates are asking the government to authorize cheaper versions of popular weight loss and diabetes medications that millions of Americans can't afford. The move could help patients nationwide access drugs that have been out of reach due to high prices.
Popular weight loss medications are showing an unexpected benefit for people with chronic sinus problems and obesity. A five-year study found patients taking these drugs needed 40% fewer repeat surgeries after sinus operations.
New real-world data shows many patients who stop taking popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound don't quickly regain the weight they lost. The findings challenge earlier concerns that the benefits disappear when treatment ends.