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Obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, a disease affecting approximately 10% of the global population. Obesity is a heterogeneous condition, with different components exerting distinct, and sometimes opposing, effects on type 2 diabetes risk. Here, we aim to identify molecular mechanisms through which distinct components of obesity influence risk for type…

There is a beautiful stupidity in the next great innovation of the food industry: food designed to make us want less food. Capitalism has finally eaten itself, and now it’s complaining that it feels a bit full

The U.S. obesity rate dropped as use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs surged.A Gallup survey finds the use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs at a new high even as the U.S. obesity rate shows a ‘meaningful’ decline. (U.S. News and World Report)

The cross-border network distributed more than 200,000 counterfeit condoms across the continent

According to my smart phone I walk about 8200 steps, or about four miles, every day when I’m on the golf course. That translates to about four miles. According to my phone’s health app, I burned only 191 calories. To celebrate, I ate a candy bar containing 250 calories. You’ve all done the same; admit…

1 medications are best known for their use in obesity and diabetes treatment, but new research suggests they may have potential in cancer prevention

Obesity drugs might be the hottest growth story in healthcare right now. GLP-1 agonists and similar drugs encourage weight loss for managing obesity and treating type 2 diabetes. The viral success of Mounjaro and Zepbound has made Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) a home run winner. The stock’s 160% run over the past three years has…

–  ASC36_35 FDC, a once-monthly subcutaneous (SQ) injection co-formulation of ASC36 and ASC35, is a potentially first-in-class drug candidate targeting three validated targets of amylin receptor, GLP-1R and GIPR

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The comedian and actor, who celebrated his milestone 60th birthday on July 7, has lost 50 pounds since going on the GLP-1 drug Mounjaro in 2023