Feb 26, 2026
NeuraLight will present a neuroprogression biomarker that outperforms the current gold standard for tracking Parkinson's disease progression at the AD/PD 2026 conference in Copenhagen beginning March 17.
Feb 23, 2026
Millions of single-use GLP-1 pens may be improperly disposed of annually, while the supplement industry responds to nutritional gaps created by reduced food intake among users of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Feb 18, 2026
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and liraglutide may improve fertility through metabolic benefits but are not recommended during pregnancy. Current guidance advises discontinuing long-acting agents at least two months before conception.
Feb 26, 2026
Oral semaglutide and the newly FDA-approved Wegovy pill are reshaping weight management by eliminating injections. Clinical trials show meaningful weight loss, while companies integrate the medications into subscription wellness programs.
Feb 25, 2026
New target trial emulation study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists associated with lower heart failure hospitalization risk versus DPP-4 inhibitors and similar risk to SGLT-2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes patients.
Feb 24, 2026
Metabolic and bariatric surgery provides greater cardiovascular protection than GLP-1 receptor agonists in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes, with a 52% relative risk reduction in major adverse cardiac events and all-cause mortality.
Feb 16, 2026
The FDA approved an oral version of Wegovy in December 2025, providing a pill alternative to injections. Clinical trials showed comparable effectiveness between oral and injectable forms of semaglutide for weight loss.
Feb 14, 2026
UK and Brazil issue warnings about possible pancreatitis link to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, while WADA monitors their use in Olympic athletes amid concerns about muscle loss and performance effects.
Nov 28, 2025
The FDA approved tradipitant (Nereus), an oral NK-1 receptor antagonist, for prevention of motion-induced vomiting on December 30, 2025. The approval marks the first new pharmacologic treatment for motion sickness in over four decades.
Feb 13, 2026
New research shows semaglutide cuts cardiovascular event risk by 4% per 5kg weight loss, with two-thirds of heart benefits unexplained by weight reduction alone. Study of 17,604 participants suggests multiple protective mechanisms beyond weight loss.
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.