obesity therapies

Aug 21, 2024

Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death and is linked to numerous inflammatory conditions, which contribute to diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory issues, mental health disorders, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, cancer, and high cholesterol. This poses a significant p...

Aug 09, 2024

More than 80 obesity drugs are currently in the pipeline with a strong emphasis on GLP-1 receptor agonists. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are medications designed to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity by reducing blood glucose levels and regulating metabolism. Ongoing efforts by several ...

Jun 28, 2024

Obesity ranks as the second leading cause of preventable death, linked to the risk of inflammatory conditions that are directly and indirectly related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory issues, psychological problems, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, cancer, and hyperlipidemia. This poses a majo...

Jul 03, 2023

On 26 June 2023, the rush to develop obesity therapies appeared to have raised the bar, as an experimental weight-loss drug from US pharma company Eli Lilly yielded the greatest effects of any treatment observed thus far. The American Diabetes Association’s annual meeting has brought the competitive dynamics of ...

Mar 20, 2023

Obesity is the second most common cause of preventable death, associated with the risk of developing inflammatory components, directly and indirectly, related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, respiratory problems, psychological issues, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, cancer, and hyperlipidemia. ...