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Phase 2 trial reveals Lixisenatide may reduce motor disability in Parkinson’s patients
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine conducted a trial of lixisenatide to assess…
Popular diabetes drugs not linked to thyroid cancer risk, study finds
Drugs known as GLP-1 analogs have become increasingly popular to treat diabetes and obesity, but there have been…
AI-based analysis uncovers two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills
Two plant compounds with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills have been identified in an AI (artificial…
A paramedic was skeptical about this Rx for stopping repeat opioid overdoses. Then he saw it help.
Fire Capt. Jesse Blaire steered his SUV through the mobile home park until he spotted the little beige…
Study reveals mechanisms behind antidepressant effects of diabetes drug
Research in animals has shown that the diabetes drug dulaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist…
Delta opioid receptor agonist reduces anxiety-like behavior in mice
Anxiety-related disorders can have a profound impact on the mental health and quality of life of affected individuals.…
New weight loss drug may be an effective strategy for preventing or treating high blood pressure
The new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood…
Breakthrough obesity treatments on the horizon, rivaling surgery’s success
In a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers discussed the pipeline of obesity pharmacotherapies.…