In a 72-week trial, people taking Zepbound lost 50 pounds on average, compared with about 33 pounds for people taking Wegovy.

When weight loss is equal, though, the GLP-1s seem to provide larger benefits. Researchers say prospective studies are needed ...

Tirzepatide is now approved for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, highlighting the drug class' potential in sleep ...

Novo Nordisk (NVO) announced a new $2.2 billion deal with San Francisco-based biotech Sapterna (SEPN) for obesity pills.

Eli Lilly and Company’s LLY shares have lost 17% so far in May. Lilly announced mixed earnings results on May 1. It missed ...

Under the terms of the agreement, Septerna is eligible to receive around $2.2 billion from Novo Nordisk, including more than $200 million in upfront and near-term milestone payments.

Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has entered into a collaboration and licensing agreement with U.S.-based biotech firm Septerna ...

Improvements with GLP-1 RAs in psoriasis and other chronic skin diseases point to their increased use in dermatology and a ...

Zepbound — the brand name for tirzepatide — is the most effective GLP-1 medication for weight loss, according to one study.

Tirzepatide slashed weight by 20%, leading researchers to call this a new “golden age” for weight-loss therapies.

Orlistat (sold as Alli) is one effective over-the-counter weight loss aid that is also FDA-approved.

The best metric is not weight, but a particularly toxic kind of fat.