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glp-1-drugs
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newatlas.comscience1 day ago
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs show no hormone suppression in men, review finds
A systematic review of five trials presented at ENDO 2026 found GLP-1 medications did not lower male reproductive hormones. Some studies reported improvements in testosterone and sperm parameters among obese men.
info.gov.hkworld38 days ago
Hong Kong Researchers Present Preclinical Data on GLP-1 Agonists in Stroke Models Combined with Thrombectomy
Chinese University of Hong Kong researchers reported that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, administered before and after thrombectomy, can offer neuroprotective effects for ischemic stroke patients who miss the window for intravenous thrombolysis. The team linked the potential benefit to…
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politics38 days ago
Studies Find Modest Reductions in Migraine Drug Use and Asthma Exacerbations Among People Taking GLP-1RA Medications
Research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Turkey found that Wegovy was associated with a 7 per cent reduction in triptan use among women with migraines and that GLP-1RA drugs correlated with a 26 per cent drop in asthma exacerbations. The studies drew on Danish he…
forbes.comscience40 days ago
Oral Weight Loss Pill Orforglipron Helps Maintain Results After Injectable GLP-1 Drugs
Two randomized studies published in Nature Medicine show patients who switched from tirzepatide or semaglutide to daily oral orforglipron maintained 75 to 79 percent of their weight loss after one year, compared with 38 to 49 percent for those on placebo. The trial involved 376 p…
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prnewswire.comfinance52 days ago
Hershey Sees 8% Sales Rise for Ice Breakers Mints Amid GLP-1 Drug Trend
Hershey reported increased sales of its mints and gum in the first quarter of 2026, attributing the growth to the adoption of GLP-1 medications. CEO Kirk Tanner highlighted an 8% rise in Ice Breakers retail sales. Other companies like Lindt & Spruengli and Magnum Ice Cream also n…
activistpost.comscience57 days ago
Preliminary Evidence Links GLP-1 Drugs to Restrictive Eating Disorders
A medical journal has published preliminary evidence suggesting that GLP-1 drugs may exacerbate or lead to new cases of restrictive eating disorders. This includes conditions such as anorexia nervosa. The findings were highlighted in a recent report.
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