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Mar 13, 2026
Recent studies examine safety profiles of GLP-1 receptor agonists, finding increased risk for nonscarring hair loss but improved survival in patients with brain metastases and type 2 diabetes.
Mar 12, 2026
The global precision medicine market reached $82.1 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to $179.4 billion by 2034. Researchers emphasize that precision nutrition interventions must demonstrate cost-effectiveness to deliver patient benefits.
Mar 10, 2026
Natco Pharma has received CDSCO approval to manufacture and market generic semaglutide injection in India, with a planned March 2026 launch. Eris Lifesciences will commercialize the product through a partnership.
Mar 08, 2026
Orforglipron, an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, demonstrated greater reductions in HbA1c and body weight compared to oral semaglutide in adults with type 2 diabetes, with more patients achieving strict glycemic targets at one year.
Mar 07, 2026
Scientists at UCL have discovered that the protein LRG1 triggers the earliest damage in diabetic retinopathy by constricting retinal blood vessels. Blocking LRG1 in diabetic mice prevented early retinal damage and preserved normal eye function.
Mar 06, 2026
New research links GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to increased scurvy risk through appetite suppression and poor nutrition. University of Florida researchers are testing a GLP-1 implant for obese cats as feline obesity affects nearly 60% of US cats.
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%.
Mar 06, 2026
New research reveals how GLP-1 receptor agonists promote pancreatic health through gene expression changes and interact bidirectionally with gut microbiome, while real-world users report unexpected lifestyle changes alongside weight loss.
Mar 06, 2026
Genentech announced positive Phase II results for CT-388, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, showing 22.5% placebo-adjusted weight loss at 48 weeks in people with obesity. The treatment was well-tolerated with low discontinuation rates.
Mar 05, 2026
A nationwide survey reveals 50% of Americans don't know colorectal cancer can be screened at home, as the disease becomes the leading cause of cancer death in adults under 50. Current guidelines recommend screening begin at age 45.
Mar 05, 2026
New research suggests GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy could help protect the heart after a heart attack by reopening tiny blood vessels that remain blocked even after major arteries are cleared during emergency treatment.
Mar 05, 2026
New research reveals GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce substance use disorders by 14%, lower Parkinson's disease risk after 5-10 years of use, and cut endometrial cancer risk by 66% when combined with progestin therapy.
Mar 05, 2026
A large study of over 600,000 U.S. veterans with type 2 diabetes found GLP-1 medications reduced the risk of developing substance use disorders by 14% and cut drug-related deaths by 50% in those with existing addiction.
Mar 05, 2026
Finerenone met its primary endpoint in reducing albuminuria in type 1 diabetic kidney disease, marking the first successful drug trial in 30 years for this population. Separately, SGLT2 inhibitors showed superior kidney protection compared to GLP-1 medications in type 2 diabetes patients.
Mar 04, 2026
A new study suggests 7 hours and 18 minutes of sleep may be optimal for reducing insulin resistance risk. The research found an inverted U-shaped relationship between sleep duration and glucose metabolism, with weekend catch-up sleep showing mixed effects.
Mar 04, 2026
A systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates that semaglutide significantly reduces major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes, with particular benefits for nonfatal myocardial infarction and stroke.
Mar 03, 2026
New studies show SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce risks of kidney failure, cardiovascular events, and liver complications in patients with type 2 diabetes, with particularly strong benefits in those with cirrhosis.
Mar 03, 2026
A secondary analysis of the SOUL trial shows oral semaglutide significantly lowers heart failure-related events in type 2 diabetes patients with preexisting heart failure, particularly those with preserved ejection fraction, without increasing serious adverse events.
Mar 03, 2026
A systematic review of 64 randomized clinical trials found GLP-1 receptor agonists produce greater weight loss in women than men, while the global market is projected to grow from $51.57 billion in 2026 to $112.62 billion by 2032.
Mar 02, 2026
The Federal Court of Australia granted AstraZeneca an interlocutory injunction on 16 February 2026 preventing Pharmacor from launching generic dapagliflozin products pending infringement proceedings, marking the second such injunction in three months.
