Weight Management

Pharmacists contribute across direct patient care and education, adherence, and facilitating access.

Research reveals that this population may experience lower short-term mortality rates after major surgery, challenging traditional BMI guidelines.

Research reveals semaglutide's potential to reduce cocaine-seeking behavior in rats, suggesting a promising avenue for treating cocaine dependency in humans.

GLP-1 receptor agonists show promise in alleviating depressive symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes, offering a potential dual benefit in treatment.

Katherine Saunders, MD, weighs in on orforglipron’s potential to expand obesity treatment options, improve adherence with a simple oral regimen, and address barriers to care and access.

Research reveals associations between body composition, fitness, and mental health in children, highlighting the impact of obesity on anxiety and depression.

Generic liraglutide injection is the first GLP-1 indicated for weight loss.

Orforglipron is an effective treatment, leading to significant body weight reduction and improved glycemic control.

GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide show promise in reducing obesity-related cancer risks, while highlighting the need for ongoing safety monitoring.

A better understanding of the activation of amylin receptors is a step forward for developing new drugs.

The oral glucagon-like peptide agonist-1 met its primary end point and all secondary end points in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial for weight management.

Signos CGM empowers users to manage weight effectively through personalized insights and real-time glucose tracking.

Long-term obesity triggers aging biomarkers in young adults, linking excess weight to accelerated biological aging and chronic health risks.

FDA approves semaglutide for treating MASH, offering new hope for affected individuals.

New findings highlight environmental impacts on weight management.

Weight loss before IVF enhances pregnancy chances for women with obesity, potentially improving reproductive outcomes and fertility success rates.

Research reveals body fat percentage and waist circumference are more accurate predictors of mortality risk than BMI, highlighting flaws in traditional weight assessments.

New research reveals that GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide may significantly reduce stroke impacts and improve recovery outcomes.

Insights from the American Diabetes Association 85th Scientific Sessions.

GLP-1 receptor agonists show promise in alleviating PCOS symptoms, including weight loss and menstrual regulation, despite needing further research.

GLP-1 anti-obesity medications enhance testosterone levels, aiding weight management and improving health outcomes for those with obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Long-term obesity accelerates aging in young adults, increasing risks for cardiovascular diseases and metabolic dysfunction.

GLP-1 compounding faces legal challenges, evolving FDA rules, and heightened enforcement risks.

Maridebart cafraglutide showed promising results for weight management in obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), achieving significant weight loss without plateau.