obesity

Mar 12, 2025

Obesity isn't just a personal struggle; it's a worldwide epidemic affecting over 1 billion people. This alarming statistic highlights an urgent need for effective interventions, as obesity dramatically raises the risk of life-threatening conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, and even certain ...

Jan 21, 2025

FDA Approves LUMAKRAS and VECTIBIX for KRAS G12C-Mutated Colorectal Cancer Amgen has secured FDA approval for LUMAKRAS (sotorasib) in combination with VECTIBIX (panitumumab) as a treatment for adults with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who have previously received fluoropyrimidine-, oxalip...

Jan 06, 2025

Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight loss GLP-1 drug ZEPBOUND has received FDA approval to treat obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, alongside diet and exercise. This marks the first FDA-approved medication for obstructive sleep apnea.  The approval adds a second indication for ZEPBOUND, following its...

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 ...

Jul 03, 2024

Energy drinks have become a ubiquitous part of modern life, promising quick boosts of energy, enhanced mental alertness, and improved physical performance. These beverages are particularly popular among young adults, athletes, and professionals who often face demanding schedules and high levels of stress. However, ...

Mar 20, 2024

Over the years, the landscape of Digestive Health Products has undergone significant evolution driven by advancements in scientific understanding, changing consumer preferences, and emerging market trends. As per the latest study by DelveInsight, the global Digestive Health Products market was valued at USD 39,345....

Mar 12, 2024

BeiGene Receives FDA Accelerated Approval for BRUKINSA in Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma BeiGene, Ltd., has declared that the FDA has provided accelerated approval for BRUKINSA® (zanubrutinib) to be used in treating adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma (FL), when used alo...

Jan 02, 2024

Cytokinetics Announces Positive Results From SEQUOIA-HCM, the Pivotal Phase III Clinical Trial of Aficamten in Patients With Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Cytokinetics, Incorporated released favorable top-line findings from the SEQUOIA-HCM trial (Safety, Efficacy, and Quantitative Understanding of Obst...

Dec 25, 2023

Prediabetes is a significant health concern characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that fall between the normal range and the diagnostic threshold for type 2 diabetes. Often labeled as borderline diabetes, this metabolic condition is intricately linked to the global rise in obesity and poses an escalating wor...

Dec 05, 2023

FDA Grants Priority Review to Merck’s Application for KEYTRUDA Plus Padcev for the First-Line Treatment of Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Cancer Merck, operating as MSD internationally, reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has prioritized the review of a supplementar...