GLP-1 drugs are expanding in 2026 with oral semaglutide for weight management, rising patient use and broader commercialization. A study also found a modest increase in erectile dysfunction risk among men with Type 2 diabetes starting GLP-1 medicines, though the association weakened after stricter adjustment.
A new Cochrane review analyzing 22 randomized clinical trials involving 1,995 adults found intermittent fasting produces no clinically meaningful weight loss compared to traditional dietary advice or no intervention.
Recent research shows younger heart disease patients face unique parenting challenges, middle-aged healthy eating protects against cognitive decline, and timing evening meals three hours before bed improves cardiovascular markers.
Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy's Laboratories is preparing to launch its generic semaglutide injection under the brand name Obeda in March 2026, as patent protection expires in India. The company plans to price it up to 60% below branded products.
A new Cochrane review of 22 randomized trials finds intermittent fasting produces little to no meaningful weight loss compared to traditional dietary advice or no intervention in overweight or obese adults.
Novo Nordisk's investigational dual agonist CagriSema demonstrated superior efficacy to Ozempic in a phase 3 trial for type 2 diabetes patients, while the company faces market share losses to Eli Lilly in the GLP-1 space.
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