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May 04, 2026
GLP-1 drugs used for type 2 diabetes and obesity are seeing rising demand for weight loss as safety concerns also draw attention. A 2025 WHO guideline said long-term safety data remains limited.
Apr 20, 2026
GLP-1 drugs are still being studied for Alzheimer’s and addiction after semaglutide failed to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s. A 2025 abstract reported semaglutide slowed cognitive impairment in an Alzheimer’s model.
Mar 06, 2026
The FDA approved Tecvayli plus Darzalex Faspro for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma in March 2026, and Darzalex Faspro-based quadruplet D-VRd for newly diagnosed transplant-ineligible patients in January 2026.
Feb 28, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab in combination with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adult patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 (CPS ≥1).
Feb 23, 2026
Microdosing GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy has emerged as a weight-loss trend, but health experts warn there is no scientific data supporting the practice and caution about potential safety risks.
Feb 18, 2026
GLP-1 weight loss drugs show increasing efficacy but raise concerns about excessive weight loss, side effects, and the rise of unregulated compounded versions sold online.
Feb 14, 2026
Clinical studies demonstrate GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide produce substantial weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes, with patients achieving mean reductions of 14.9% body weight over 68 weeks.
Feb 12, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and Keytruda Qlex plus paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adults with PD-L1+ platinum-resistant ovarian carcinoma based on Phase 3 trial data showing improved survival outcomes.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA announced plans to restrict non-FDA-approved compounded GLP-1 drugs mass-marketed as alternatives to approved weight loss medications, citing safety concerns and misleading advertising practices.
