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A daily pill helped patients lose 16% of their body weight in 44 weeks, outperforming other oral medications in development. The breakthrough could make obesity treatment more accessible to millions who avoid injections.
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.
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.
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.
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.