Aug 08, 2026
Physician-supervised clinics in Florida and Texas offer semaglutide and tirzepatide weight loss programs. Clinical trials show average weight loss of 15% with semaglutide and about 21% with tirzepatide. All-inclusive monthly plans start at $349.
May 06, 2026
Nereus (tradipitant) is now commercially available for prevention of motion-induced vomiting. Vanda has launched a phase 3 trial in GLP-1 users, building on phase 2 results showing a 50% relative reduction in vomiting.
May 01, 2026
Datopotamab deruxtecan improved PFS and OS versus chemotherapy in advanced TNBC in TROPION-Breast02. Median PFS was 10.8 vs 5.6 months; OS was 23.7 vs 18.7 months. Published in Annals of Oncology.
Jul 25, 2026
The UK MHRA approved oral semaglutide (Wegovy) as the first GLP-1 weight loss tablet on 11 June 2026. A new report links high-dose tirzepatide to anhedonia, and data show bariatric surgery declining sharply as GLP-1 use surges.
Aug 08, 2026
Orforglipron beat oral semaglutide on blood sugar and weight in type 2 diabetes, with higher discontinuation rates. GLP-1 hair loss is typically temporary telogen effluvium.
Jul 21, 2026
FDA approved zenocutuzumab-zbco (Bizengri) for NRG1 fusion-positive cholangiocarcinoma on May 8, 2026. The eNRGy trial showed a 36.8% ORR. It also received priority review, breakthrough, and orphan designations.
Mar 19, 2026
NEJM-published Phase 2a results show alpibectir enabled a two-thirds dose reduction of ethionamide and clinical proof of concept in pulmonary TB. First patient dosed in the Phase 2b STEP2C Stage 3 trial within UNITE4TB.
Jul 23, 2026
FDA approved Novartis' Fabhalta for IgAN to slow kidney function decline. Phase III ALIGN data for Vanrafia showed ~34% slower eGFR decline vs placebo and were published in The Lancet.
Jul 22, 2026
FDA granted traditional approval to Novartis' Fabhalta (iptacopan) for IgA nephropathy. Phase 3 APPLAUSE-IgAN data showed eGFR decline slowed by 48% versus placebo over two years.
Aug 05, 2026
Magnesium supplements can interact with antibiotics and bone-loss drugs, reducing their effectiveness. High doses may cause diarrhea, nausea, and low blood pressure. Experts advise talking to a health care provider before use.
Aug 05, 2026
Clarity Pharmaceuticals announced preliminary SECuRE trial results showing 74% of participants achieved PSA25 and 81% disease control with 8 GBq 67Cu-SAR-bisPSMA. A 76-year-old patient achieved undetectable disease after two cycles, and shares rose 14%.
Mar 19, 2026
A phase IIa trial found that a single dose of DMT, the active ingredient in ayahuasca, improved depressive symptoms in adults with depression. The small, randomized study showed effects lasting up to three months, with mainly mild adverse effects. Experts call the results promising but preliminary.
Jun 13, 2026
The FDA approved pivekimab sunirine-pvzy (Decnupaz) for adults with BPDCN on May 27, 2026, based on CADENZA trial data showing a 69.7% CR/CRc rate in treatment-naïve patients.
Jul 24, 2026
Eli Lilly will file its triple-agonist obesity drug retatrutide in early 2027 via a Biologics License Application, seeking stronger market protections. Positive Phase 3 results showed up to 22.6% weight loss, while cardiovascular safety data raised some questions.
May 12, 2026
Telix said Part 1 of the ProstACT Global Phase 3 study met its primary objectives for TLX591-Tx in mCRPC. The company reported acceptable safety, no new safety signals and progression plans for Part 2.
May 11, 2026
The FDA has accepted for review a supplemental application for taletrectinib in advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC, with a PDUFA date of January 4, 2027. Updated TRUST-I and TRUST-2 data showed high response rates, durable responses and no new safety signals.
May 11, 2026
LIB Therapeutics launched Lerochol in the United States after FDA approval for lowering LDL-C in adults with hypercholesterolemia, including HeFH. The once-monthly PCSK9 inhibitor is available with a $199-per-month cash-pay option.
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 26, 2026
Zocilurtatug pelitecan showed an overall response rate of 38.2% and a disease control rate of 55.9% in 34 patients with pretreated extrapulmonary neuroendocrine carcinomas. Grade 3 or higher treatment-emergent adverse effects occurred in 30.4% of patients.
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.