Learn how new oral GLP-1 weight loss pills work, how they compare with injections, and how next-gen “small molecule” drugs ...

GLP-1 drugs are meant to treat metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity. But as they become more available, some people might choose to use them even if they're not currently overweight. NPR's ...

For restaurants and food companies, the increasing adoption of GLP-1 drugs present both an opportunity and a threat to their businesses. About one in every eight U.S. adults is currently taking a ...

WeightWatchers Med+ is now offering an oral GLP-1 medication for weight loss. The new daily pill is the first FDA-approved oral GLP-1 for weight management. Clinical trials showed weight loss results ...

Oral semaglutide (Wegovy; Novo Nordisk) expands GLP-1 weight-loss options, but pharmacy budgets and health care cost pressures persist. The glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) class has transformed ...

Results presented here showed GLP-1 receptor agonists may be associated with lower ED utilization and a reduction in surgical ...

If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, you may have questions about managing side effects and whether to take nutritional supplements to support your health. As a pharmacist, I’m often ...

USDA data shows snack units sold remain stable through 2024, even as prescription rates for GLP-1 drugs climb, suggesting opportunity – and caution – for snack manufacturers targeting shifting ...

The cost of GLP-1 medications varies widely, ranging from around $199 to over $1,500. Insurance coverage for GLP-1s is more common for diabetes management than for weight loss. Consumers can ...

A patient of mine, a veteran who had tried to quit smoking for over a decade, told me that after he started a GLP-1 drug for his diabetes, he lost interest in cigarettes. He didn’t use a patch. He ...