Fractyl Health is developing a shot that would program the body to make more of the GLP-1 hormone naturally, a risky bet that it can provide a longer-lasting benefit than blockbuster weight-loss drugs ...

New research reveals these medications impact everything from heart health to restaurant menus.

The pill version of Wegovy seems to work just as well as the injectable form, but there are some key differences between the ...

New weight-loss drugs in the works will offer more choices beyond GLP-1 options Wegovy and Zepbound. What to know about ...

Scientists have found a way to fine-tune a central fat-control pathway in the liver, reducing harmful blood triglycerides ...

Physical dependency on prescription medications represents a complex medical reality that millions of people face daily, often without fully understanding how their bodies have adapted to require ...

In a Phase 1 clinical study, researchers led by EPFL and their partners report that a new liver- and gut-targeted oral drug ...

A new type of “smart pill” designed to confirm when medications are actually swallowed could one day help doctors better track whether patients are taking prescriptions as directed. The technology, ...

When you take a drug, where in your body does it actually go? For most medications, scientists can make only educated guesses about the answer to this question. Traditional methods can measure the ...

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