New weight loss drugs aim to promote muscle growth
About a dozen drugmakers are developing new weight-loss treatments aimed at preserving muscle, and industry analysts, clinical trial experts and doctors say they may also need to demonstrate
The next battle in the weight-loss drug war is focussed on muscle growth
Doctors say drugs that improve muscle mass could benefit older or infirm people at greater risk of falls and fractures
Factbox-Fat, not muscle: drugmakers in race for next weight-loss breakthrough
Current weight-loss methods such as lifestyle changes, surgery, and popular therapies like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound result in both fat and muscle loss that can increase the risk of falls and decrease overall strength,
Novel antibody could help prevent bone, muscle loss due to GLP-1 drugs
Scientists have discovered an antibody treatment that may help prevent both muscle loss and bone density loss in people using GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy after losing weight.
This antibody prevents muscle loss in weight loss drugs
Research shows bimagrumab may prevent muscle and bone loss associated with weight loss medications like Wegovy, offering hope for safer treatment options.
How much weight loss is too much? Pharma is pushing the limit with new obesity drugs
One participant lost 22% of her weight in nine months — substantially faster than the rate seen with approved GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound. Her weight dropped so much that researchers reduced her dose of the treatment, called retatrutide. Still, she continued to feel too nauseous, so she decided by herself to start skipping every other dose.
Zepbound for Weight Loss: What to Know About This Weight Loss Drug
For years, conventional wisdom has been that weight loss is a matter of willpower. Those who are overweight or obese just need to try harder to eat less and exercise more. But while diet and
This weight loss drug reduces heart failure risk
A groundbreaking study shows how Zepbound, a popular weight loss medication, could become a key treatment for heart failure patients while reducing death rates.
These Drugs Could Offset the Side Effects of Weight Loss
Popular weight-loss therapies like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound result in both fat and muscle loss.
Next generation weight loss drugs aim to save muscle
About a dozen drugmakers are developing new weight-loss treatments aimed at preserving muscle, and industry analysts, clinical trial experts and doctors say they may also need to demonstrate additional health benefits beyond the numbers on a scale to get approved.
The next phase of the weight-loss revolution holds promise — and peril
A new generation of anti-obesity drugs aims for greater effectiveness, fewer side effects, and more convenience.
Felsted, Jarvis: Big food wants to feed our protein obsession
Companies argue they’re filling a need created by these miracle weight-loss drugs. But are they offering something of real ...
From pills to new uses, here's what Eli Lilly’s top scientist sees as the future of weight loss drugs
Eli Lilly Chief Scientific Officer Dan Skovronsky spoke to CNBC about obesity pills and more on the future of weight loss.
Are Weight Loss Injections Safe? What to Know Before Starting One
Weight loss injections have become incredibly popular in the last year or so. In fact, these medications are so widely used ...