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New study on obesity criteria shows: vast majority of affected individuals are classified as clinically obese

Written by | 2 Mar 2026

An international research group has examined how many people are affected by preclinical and clinical obesity and what health risks are associated with this. The team led by… read more.

CHMP adopts a positive opinion for Kayshild (semaglutide) to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis – Novo Nordisk

Written by | 2 Mar 2026

The EMA’s CHMP adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a conditional marketing authorisation for Kayshild (semaglutide), intended for the treatment of adults with non-cirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated… read more.

Weight-loss wonder pills prompt scrutiny of key ingredient

Written by | 23 Feb 2026

A new study from Adelaide University is turning a spotlight on those tablet versions, finding that the absorption-enhancing ingredient salcaprozate sodium (SNAC) may have measurable adverse biological effects for the gut and… read more.

Evidence behind intermittent fasting for weight loss fails to match hype

Written by | 21 Feb 2026

Intermittent fasting is unlikely to lead to greater weight loss in overweight or obese adults than traditional dietary advice or doing nothing, a new Cochrane review finds. Obesity… read more.

Obesity worsens outcomes of infectious diseases

Written by | 12 Feb 2026

Researchers from a large international study report that obesity significantly increases the risk of hospitalization and death from many infectious diseases, including flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, urinary tract… read more.

FDA approval for Wegovy pill (once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg) to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term and to reduce the risk of major adverse CV events – Novo Nordisk

Written by | 13 Jan 2026

Novo Nordisk  announced that the FDA has approved the Wegovy pill (once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg) to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term and… read more.

1.6 million UK adults used weight loss drugs in past year

Written by | 12 Jan 2026

An estimated 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to help lose weight between early 2024 and early 2025, according… read more.

Ending weight loss drug therapy linked to weight regain

Written by | 8 Jan 2026

Researchers report that ending the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for weight loss is associated with weight regain and a reversal of heart health markers. The… read more.

Novo Nordisk files submission to FDA for approval of a higher dose of Wegovy (semaglutide) injection 7.2 mg

Written by | 23 Dec 2025

Novo Nordisk announced the submission of a sNDA to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a higher dose of semaglutide injection 7.2 mg, to be used… read more.

Patients who discontinued GLP-1s had more weight gain, complications during pregnancy

Written by | 5 Dec 2025

In a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham, pregnant individuals who stopped taking popular weight loss GLP-1 medications before or early in their pregnancy tended to gain… read more.

Oral GLP-1 drug shows promise for adults with diabetes and obesity

Written by | 25 Nov 2025

Orforglipron , an investigative and oral GLP-1 drug, appears to enable adults with obesity and Type 2 diabetes to achieve significantly more weight loss and improvement in blood… read more.

GLP-1 agonists: Addressing side effects of weight loss drugs

Written by | 24 Nov 2025

New research is uncovering how medications targeting the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) system affect brain circuits involved in nausea, thirst, and pleasurable behaviors. These findings will be presented at… read more.

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