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GLP1 medications are here to stay; K.U. endocrinologist says

Millions of people are using or have used GLP1 drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro to combat diabetes and obesity.

GLP-1 Meds May Help Slow the Spread of Certain Obesity-Related Cancers

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026 — A new study suggests GLP-1 medications may slow the spread of certain obesity-related cancers. "GLP-1 receptor agonists have never been just glucose-lower...

Doctors Reveal The Most Common Side Effects Of GLP-1s — And How To Manage Them

Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 medications are popular but can cause unwanted health concerns.

GLP-1s Now Linked To Lower Risk Of 4 Different Cancerous Tumors

What started as a diabetes medication has rapidly become one of the most talked-about drug categories in modern medicine. GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy,...

Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic slash heart attack and stroke risk

A huge international review found that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and premature death over the long term. Resea...

GLP-1s reduced ED visits, infections and revisions in orthopedics

NEW ORLEANS — Results presented here showed GLP-1 receptor agonists may be associated with lower ED utilization and a reduction in surgical site infections and revisions for a rang...

Why GLP-1 medications require expert nutrition guidance

GLP-1 medications are an effective tool for many people’s weight loss journey, and they have changed the conversation around obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease. For many Americ...

Why GLP-1 medications require expert nutrition guidance

GLP-1 medications are an effective tool for many people’s weight loss journey, and they have changed the conversation around obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease. For many Americ...

GLP-1 drugs reduce risk of major adverse cardiovascular events

New research has shown that GLP‑1 weight-loss drugs deliver protection against heart attacks, strokes and premature death over a sustained period of time.

Looking at the impact of GLP-1s on the fitness industry

The different medications work to help regulate appetite and blood sugar levels.

Experts warn of dosing issues with GLP-1 weight loss drugs

While many patients are seeing life-changing results with GLP-1 medications, doctors say the medications can also come with risks if they are not dosed properly.

Amazon One Medical launches GLP-1 program integrated with primary care

Patients can take advantage of the GLP-1 management program through their One Medical primary care clinician. Medications are available for quick delivery to all 50 states, with ne...

GLP-1 Drugs Offer Real Hope for People With Pain or Addiction

By Dr. Lynn WebsterIn Greek mythology, the goddess Panacea carried a potion that could heal any disease. It’s a seductive image, and it’s how GLP-1 drugs can start to feel as repor...

Local GLP-1 user loses 105 pounds, suffers few side effects

The use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss has skyrocketed, but there are side effects.

GLP-1 Weight Loss Linked To Dramatically Lower Risk of Sleep Apnea, Kidney Disease and More

New research indicates that maintaining meaningful weight loss after starting GLP-1-based therapies could play an important role in reducing the risk of multiple obesity-related di...

Will GLP-1s Shift the Actuarial Curves for Life Expectancy? Swiss Re Models the Scenarios

The growing adoption of GLP-1 medications has already begun to transform society and industry sectors, along with helping many patients effectively deal with managing diabetes and...

Should gastroenterologists prescribe GLP-1s to their patients?

This month’s Healio Exclusive in Healio Gastroenterology poses a highly topical question.GLP-1 receptor agonists have revolutionized the treatment of obesity and related conditions...

As demand for GLP-1s surges, healthy habits are still key

About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey.

Should gastroenterologists prescribe GLP-1s to their patients?

This month’s Healio Exclusive in Healio Gastroenterology poses a highly topical question.GLP-1 receptor agonists have revolutionized the treatment of obesity and related conditions...

How safe are GLP-1 drugs, really?

GLP-1 medications have exploded in popularity over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why. They work. People lose significant weight, blood sugar improves, and for the first...

GLP-1 use shows ‘far higher’ than expected risk for residual gastric content in endoscopy

Use of GLP-1s or glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide agonists before upper endoscopy significantly increased the risk for residual gastric volume, according to data publis...

Best GLP-1 Drug on the Market Is Even Better Than We Knew

GLP-1 Drugs May Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes

WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026 — Popular GLP-1 medications may be linked to better long-term outcomes for some breast cancer patients. Previous research has shown breast cancer survivors...

GLP-1s sustain weight loss in IBD, obesity without worse symptoms

CHICAGO — Patients with obesity and inflammatory bowel disease showed improved bowel function while receiving GLP-1 receptor agonists and lifestyle counseling, in contrast to the g...