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May 13, 2026
A review of more than 200 studies linked up to a third of dementia cases to diseases outside the brain. Trials and broader evidence also support multi-domain prevention strategies.
Mar 23, 2026
The global generic drugs market reached $389 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $675 billion by 2033. In the U.S., generics account for 91% of prescriptions but only 18% of drug spending, saving over $373 billion annually. Biosimilar adoption remains below 20% despite some products reaching over 60% market share within three years.
Mar 15, 2026
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide help regulate appetite and improve satiety for medical weight loss. Clinical studies show patients can lose an average of 15% of body weight with these treatments. These medications are suitable for individuals with BMI of 27+ with weight-related conditions or BMI of 30+ regardless of other conditions.
Mar 06, 2026
Zealand Pharma's petrelintide achieved up to 10.7% average weight loss after 42 weeks in a 493-patient phase 2 trial, with placebo-like tolerability but lower efficacy than competing amylin drugs, causing Zealand shares to drop 34%.
Feb 26, 2026
The global biotechnology market is undergoing a transformation from discovery-based science to precision engineering, driven by AI, synthetic biology, and gene editing technologies, with projected growth of 13-15% over the next five years.
Feb 24, 2026
The global CRISPR and prime editing market is forecast to grow at 24.1% CAGR through 2031, driven by therapeutic advances and regulatory progress. Scribe Therapeutics achieved a second milestone with Eli Lilly, while new RNA production and gene editing technologies accelerate research.
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 14, 2026
Novo Nordisk launched oral Wegovy in January 2026 with strong early uptake, but faces FDA criticism over misleading advertising and legal battles over compounded alternatives as the company projects sales decline for 2026.
Feb 10, 2026
The Trump administration launched TrumpRx.gov in February 2026, offering discounted prices on dozens of brand-name prescription drugs through negotiated deals with pharmaceutical companies, though critics warn many listed drugs have cheaper generic alternatives.
