FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity
Federal regulators on Wednesday approved Eli Lilly's new weight-loss pill, a second daily oral medication to treat obesity and other weight-related conditions.
Apr 1, 2026
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Aussie supermarkets failing to help us eat a healthier diet
New research presented at this year's International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico (July 15–17), reveals that few of the world's 21 largest food retailers ...
Jul 17, 2026
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Stopping and restarting certain GLP-1s to lose weight may make the drug less effective
Inconsistent use of some GLP-1 weight-loss medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, may significantly lessen their effectiveness, according to a new preclinical study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the ...
May 3, 2026
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GLP-1 use linked to lower breast cancer incidence in large cohort study
A retrospective analysis of more than 110,000 women between the ages of 45 and 80 found that those who took GLP-1 medications were about 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than those who did not take GLP-1 medications, ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Following 9 key steps for a lifetime of eating well can support heart health, says the AHA
More than half of adults and about 60% of children in the U.S. have unhealthy diets, which can contribute to higher rates of health factors such as high blood pressure and obesity, and lead directly to poor health outcomes ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Could a new type of weight‑loss pill shake up the market? Here's what to know about orforglipron
A new type of daily pill has proven more effective for weight loss and blood sugar control than its currently available counterparts, according to a recent trial. The drug, known as orforglipron, could be a game-changer in ...
Mar 25, 2026
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EU regulator approves pill form of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight loss drug
Novo Nordisk has obtained approval for the pill form of its popular Wegovy anti-obesity drug in the European Union, the bloc's medicines regulator said on Friday.
May 22, 2026
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Postmenopausal white women with genetic risk regain weight two times faster
In a new study of women in post-menopause, white women with higher genetic risk of obesity regained weight about two times faster than white women whose genetic risk was lower. Black women in the study regained weight at ...
Apr 25, 2026
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India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs
A deluge of weight-loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low-cost generic versions of injections like Ozempic after a key patent expired Friday.
Mar 20, 2026
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Drug apitegromab may stop muscle loss when taking weight loss drugs
A drug called apitegromab may help preserve lean body mass during weight loss with tirzepatide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, according to a phase 2 clinical trial published in Nature Medicine. The findings suggest that blocking ...
Jun 9, 2026
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