Three scientists are honored for developing a class of blockbuster weight-loss drugs. Is a Nobel prize on the way?

Three scientists were recognized by the Lasker Awards for their work on the GLP-1 hormone. Others were honored for work to ...

One of the researchers described the circumstances that led to the discovery as “serendipity.” This year’s prestigious Lasker ...

Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, ...

GLP-1 is the active ingredient in many weight loss drugs, including Ozempic. It stands for glucagon-like peptide-1 and is a ...

Natural supplements have “very mild effects” on weight loss based on what Dr. Ali has seen. There is some data to suggest ...

Mazdutide is a dual glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R)/glucagon receptor (GCGR) agonist. Targeting glucagon receptor ...

The overall findings from the landmark FLOW trial confirmed the potential of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor ...

The study concentrates on the FDA-approved injectable medications semaglutide and liraglutide. A study conducted by the ...

Ozempic is not approved for use in weight loss, however, many people have been taking the drug for this purpose. Semaglutide was approved for weight loss purposes under another name—Wegovy—which has a ...

Severe obesity is already a significant problem for many children, especially since obese children often become obese adults. Could the now popular weight-loss injection drugs be a solution for those ...