The discovery of GLP-1 and its role in regulating blood glucose was a major scientific breakthrough in diabetes research, yet turning this peptide hormone into an effective medication was no easy task ...

AMES, Iowa – A tiny, solid sample of a drug, complete with active and inactive ingredients, spun at 50,000 revolutions per ...

In December 2017, the FDA approved a new injectable drug to treat type 2 diabetes called semaglutide, which you likely know by its brand name: Ozempic. A few years later, during the pandemic, Wegovy, ...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic have dominated headlines over the past couple of years. When writing his new book, Diet, Drugs and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight, former FDA ...

The latest wellness craze involves injecting these molecules for athletic performance, longevity and more. Scientists say the ...

The National Academies Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation convened this public workshop to examine the state of the science of drug regulation and consider approaches for enhancing ...

Shortages and big price tags have driven patients to unconventional sources of GLP-1 drugs In late 2022, pharmacist Joseph Lambson got an unusual call from a poison control specialist. He said, “Hey ...

Name brand GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have quickly become household names, akin to Tylenol or Advil, and their rise in popularity is only increasing. Originally developed to treat Type 2 ...

According to the CDC, 1 in 5 American adults is living with obesity. In recent years, many have turned to weight loss drugs containing GLP-1, a hormone that slows digestion and helps with sustained ...

This year, the popularity of the diabetes and weight-loss drug semaglutide has continued to surge. You’ve probably seen ads on social media or heard from friends ...

Creating a drug that might help treat or cure a health condition in humans is a long, complex process. After developing a ...