Greater Access to GLP-1 Meds Could Save Thousands of Lives Per …
13 hours ago — Key Takeaways. Expanded access to GLP-1 drugs could save tens of thousands of lives a year. Making the drugs available to all obese people and overweight type 2 diabetics could save more than 42,000 American lives annually. About 45% of the U.S. adult population is eligible to take the weight-loss drugs by those standards.
Active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy may reduce risk of ... - ABC News
11 hours ago — Xu told ABC News that although there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, there are several risk factors including Type 2 diabetes and obesity that may be controlled. ... “GLP-1 receptor agonists ...
GLP-1 pills are coming, and they could revolutionize weight-loss
Sep 17, 2024 — Dushay cited hopes that pill versions of GLP-1 drugs could ease shortages, come at lower cost and enhance convenience. But she and other doctors also warn about the potential for misuse, a...
Ozempic linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk in people with ... - NBC News
12 hours ago — There's growing evidence that GLP-1 drugs, which include Ozempic and Wegovy, may benefit the brain. ... Berkeley Lovelace Jr. is a health and medical reporter for NBC News. He covers the Food and ...
Oral GLP-1 receptor agonist Rybelsus reduces risk of …
1 day ago — On October 21, Novo Nordisk announced positive news on the cardiovascular benefits of its oral glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist, Rybelsus, which is currently approved for type 2 diabetes (T2D). According to GlobalData, these results could drive an increase in Rybelsus use, as until now the effects of the drug were not comparable to …
FDA clarifies policies for compounders as national GLP-1 supply …
Oct 3, 2024 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined the shortage of tirzepatide injection, a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medication, has been resolved.
A Major GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Some Patients Aren’t
Kate Knibbs. Science. Oct 9, 2024 7:30 AM. A Major GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Some Patients Aren’t Celebrating. Mounjaro and Zepbound are now out of shortage. This should be good news—but ...
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may help stave off some cancers - NPR
Aug 12, 2024 — Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic may help prevent cancer : Shots - Health News Several new studies find promising evidence that the GLP-1 class of drugs may have a cancer-preventive effect ...
Beyond Ozempic: New GLP-1 drugs promise weight loss and …
The drug contains the GLP-1 hormone, a key ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, in addition to glucagon. Altimmune released data from a phase 2 trial of 391 adults with obesity or who are...
More fiber in the diet may help boost levels of GLP-1, an Ozempic ... - NPR
Oct 30, 2023 — Popular weight-loss drugs mimic GLP-1, a hormone the body makes naturally after eating. Turns out some foods trigger GLP-1 better than others, making us feel full and eat less.