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Wegovy pill could deliver as much weight loss as the shot, trial shows  The Washington Post GLP-1 Wegovy Pill Leads To 13% Weight Loss In Semaglutide Trial  TODAY.com Novo Nordisk shares climb after positive anti-obesity pill results  The Guardian Novo Nordisk pads case for Wegovy in a pill as oral obesity asset nears FDA decision  Fierce Pharma Novo Nordisk shares pop 5% after Wegovy …

Orforglipron, an oral GLP-1 agonist, helped patients with obesity lose up to 11% of their body weight in a major trial, offering a promising alternative to injectable therapies. (Artist’s concept). Credit: Stock The results of this landmark trial are particularly significant, as oral therapies for obesity could improve both access to and affordability of treatment; moreover, many patients prefer oral …

If weight loss or managing diabetes is on your agenda, it turns out that taking a short stroll immediately after eating could make a real difference. Research shows that walking straight after meals helps reduce spikes in blood sugar, which in turn supports better insulin control and prevents excess sugar from being stored as fat. Studies Speak A 2011 study …

Jake Paul might be getting too big for his britches. Literally. “The Problem Child” has lined up a fight with WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, which is currently being promoted as taking place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Nov. 14 with the event streaming live on Netflix. However, USA Today reported Wednesday the bout was not finalized …

Weight loss surgery is a cheaper and more effective way than medications like Ozempic for obese patients to shed pounds, according to a Highmark Health study released Wednesday that tracked thousands of people. Patients with severe obesity lost 28% of their weight on average, compared to just 10% with the GLP-1 class of drugs. Surgeries were tied to 18% lower …

A new study has revealed weight loss jabs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro can change the way food tastes. Scientists who looked at 411 individuals currently using these jabs found that one in five reported being more sensitive to sugar and salt. Of the participants, 69.6 per cent were female, 148 were on Ozempic, 217 were on Wegovy and 46 were …

Japan’s Exports Struggle Under Weight of Tariffs  The Wall Street Journal Japan exports contract less than expected in August as shipments to Asia rebound  CNBC Trade War Latest: Japan’s Exports to US Tumble as Trump Tariffs Hit  Bloomberg.com Japan’s exports down in August as automakers grapple with US tariffs  Reuters Japan’s trade deficit narrows significantly in August, exports see smallest drop in four months, …

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal’s Metal Global, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley once again opened up about his health — two and a half years after undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery following a heart attack in March 2023. The 62-year-old singer — who fronted MAIDEN more than two and a half decades ago — said …

Hims & Hers falls 8% as FDA issues warning letter over compounded weight loss drug  Seeking Alpha FDA takes aim at Hims and other telehealth services in drug advertising blitz  AP News Hims & Hers Stock: How It Found Itself in the FDA’s Crosshairs  Barron’s Opinion | I Run the F.D.A. Pharma Ads Are Hurting Americans.  The New York Times Trump’s drug ad crackdown …

Healthcare company Novo Nordisk (NVO) has reported promising results from its latest clinical trial for its obesity treatment. Notably, tripling the drug’s dose helped patients achieve significantly more weight loss, strengthening the company’s position as it competes with U.S. rival Eli Lilly (LLY) in the growing obesity treatment market. Following the trial results, Novo’s U.S.-listed shares were up 1% in …