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New Obesity Drug Achieves 16.6% Weight Loss in Trial
Health & WellnessApr 29

New Obesity Drug Achieves 16.6% Weight Loss in Trial

A new obesity treatment from pharmaceutical company Boehringer has shown promising results, helping patients lose an average of 16.6% of their body weight in clinical trials. The breakthrough adds another tool to the growing arsenal of effective weight loss medications changing lives worldwide.

STAT News2 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
Weight Loss Meds Show Promise for HIV Patients in South Africa
Health & WellnessApr 11

Weight Loss Meds Show Promise for HIV Patients in South Africa

New weight loss medications like Ozempic could help address obesity in people living with HIV, particularly black women who are disproportionately affected. Early research in South Africa is exploring how these breakthrough drugs might improve health outcomes for this community.

Regional: south africa breakthrough (ZA)2 min read
New Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise for HIV Patients in SA
Health & WellnessApr 8

New Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise for HIV Patients in SA

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.

Regional: south africa breakthrough (ZA)2 min read
New Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise for People With HIV
Health & WellnessApr 8

New Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise for People With HIV

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.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
UCLA Finds Genetic Key to Personalized Weight Loss Drugs
Health & WellnessMar 28

UCLA Finds Genetic Key to Personalized Weight Loss Drugs

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.

Google News - New Treatment3 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 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
Weight Loss Drugs Cut Sinus Surgery Need by 40%
Health & WellnessJan 22

Weight Loss Drugs Cut Sinus Surgery Need by 40%

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.

Medical Xpress3 min read