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Aishwarya Mohanraj Says She Used Mounjaro For 22 Kg Weight Loss: Doctor Explains How It Works And Who Should Avoid It
Mounjaro, a diabetes and weight-loss drug, is the brand name for tirzepatide. It is a prescription drug primarily used for type-2 diabetes. The drug is also widely used for its weight loss benefits.
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Novo Nordisk Sues Telehealth Company Over 'Knock-Off' Weight Loss Drugs, Flags Patient Safety Risks
The lawsuit, filed in the US, alleges that Hims infringed Novo Nordisk's patent by mass marketing compounded semaglutide products that have not been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Can Diabetes And Obesity Drugs Help Treat Psychiatric Disorders?
A recent study highlights a surprising potential benefit of diabetes and obesity drugs, GLP-1 receptor agonists, in improving overall health and possibly extending survival in people with serious psychiatric disorders.
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3 Weight-Loss Myths Debunked By An Obesity Expert
According to the obesity expert, many people chase the wrong number while trying to lose weight
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6 In 10 Indians Suffering From Obesity-Related Problems: New Survey Says GLP-1 Drugs To Play Role In Treatment
GLP-1 drugs mimic the GLP-1 hormone in the body, which helps to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. In India, GLP-1 RAs are available under various names; Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
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Ensure Weight Loss Drugs Are Safe, Legal Before Use In 2026: UK Health Agency
New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure an
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New Experimental Obesity Drugs Target Mitochondria To Burn More Calories: Australian Study
The team, led by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, focussed on "mitochondrial uncouplers" - molecules that make cells burn energy less efficiently and release fuel as heat instead of converting it into energy the body
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Ozempic Maker's Weight Loss Pill Gets Key Clearance In US, Launch Days Away
The US FDA has approved Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 drug for weight loss. With Ozempic already in India, experts say this signals a major shift in obesity care, raising hopes, questions on access, cost and regulation for Indians.
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Hack It, Don't Work Hard: Does The Craze Around Ozempic Indicate India's Future Drug Dependency Over Holistic Wellness?
GLP-1s were originally developed to manage diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. However, the additional benefit of weight loss has gained more attention than their primary function of controlling
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
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Aishwarya Mohanraj Says She Used Mounjaro For 22 Kg Weight Loss: Doctor Explains How It Works And Who Should Avoid It
Mounjaro, a diabetes and weight-loss drug, is the brand name for tirzepatide. It is a prescription drug primarily used for type-2 diabetes. The drug is also widely used for its weight loss benefits.
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Novo Nordisk Sues Telehealth Company Over 'Knock-Off' Weight Loss Drugs, Flags Patient Safety Risks
The lawsuit, filed in the US, alleges that Hims infringed Novo Nordisk's patent by mass marketing compounded semaglutide products that have not been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Can Diabetes And Obesity Drugs Help Treat Psychiatric Disorders?
A recent study highlights a surprising potential benefit of diabetes and obesity drugs, GLP-1 receptor agonists, in improving overall health and possibly extending survival in people with serious psychiatric disorders.
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3 Weight-Loss Myths Debunked By An Obesity Expert
According to the obesity expert, many people chase the wrong number while trying to lose weight
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6 In 10 Indians Suffering From Obesity-Related Problems: New Survey Says GLP-1 Drugs To Play Role In Treatment
GLP-1 drugs mimic the GLP-1 hormone in the body, which helps to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. In India, GLP-1 RAs are available under various names; Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
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Ensure Weight Loss Drugs Are Safe, Legal Before Use In 2026: UK Health Agency
New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure an
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New Experimental Obesity Drugs Target Mitochondria To Burn More Calories: Australian Study
The team, led by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, focussed on "mitochondrial uncouplers" - molecules that make cells burn energy less efficiently and release fuel as heat instead of converting it into energy the body
-
Ozempic Maker's Weight Loss Pill Gets Key Clearance In US, Launch Days Away
The US FDA has approved Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 drug for weight loss. With Ozempic already in India, experts say this signals a major shift in obesity care, raising hopes, questions on access, cost and regulation for Indians.
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Hack It, Don't Work Hard: Does The Craze Around Ozempic Indicate India's Future Drug Dependency Over Holistic Wellness?
GLP-1s were originally developed to manage diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. However, the additional benefit of weight loss has gained more attention than their primary function of controlling
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
