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Novo Nordisk: CagriSema demonstrates superior weight loss in adults with obesity or overweight in the REDEFINE 1 trial

December 20
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Bagsværd, Denmark, 20 December 2024 – Novo Nordisk today announced headline results from REDEFINE 1, a phase 3 trial in the global REDEFINE programme. REDEFINE 1 is a 68-week efficacy and safety trial investigating subcutaneous CagriSema (a fixed dose combination of cagrilintide 2.4 mg and semaglutide 2.4 mg) compared to the individual components cagrilintide 2.4 mg, semaglutide 2.4 mg and placebo, all administered once-weekly. The...Read more


Eli Lilly: FDA approves Zepbound® (tirzepatide) as the first and only prescription medicine for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity

December 20
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 Averaging up to 20% of weight loss, adults taking Zepbound had at least 25 fewer breathing interruptions each hour as they slept Up to 50% of adults taking Zepbound no longer had symptoms associated with OSA after one year INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zepbound® (tirzepatide) as the first and only prescription...Read more


TNF Pharmaceuticals Announces Trial to Explore Effects of Lead Candidate in Sarcopenia/Frailty Induced by GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

December 19
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Fully funded study to evaluate Wegovy and Ozempic patients at risk for increased inflammation associated with sarcopenic muscle deterioration Collaboration partner to use AI and machine learning to identify targeted patient pool Potential entry into high growth GLP-1 market valued at nearly $50 billion in 2024 and projected to surpass $100 billion by 2029 BALTIMORE / Dec 19, 2024 / Business Wire / TNF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:...Read more


Vivani Medical Announces Initiation of First in Human Clinical Trial with GLP-1 Implant in Obese and Overweight Individuals in Australia

December 19
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NPM-115 clinical program utilizes a miniature, GLP-1 (exenatide) implant designed to provide comparable efficacy to semaglutide, with twice-yearly administration Study represents the first clinical application of NanoPortal™, the Company’s proprietary drug implant platform technology ALAMEDA, Calif. / Dec 19, 2024 / Business Wire / Vivani Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: VANI) (“Vivani” or the “Company”), an innovative biopharmaceutical company...Read more


Bio-Path Announces Preclinical Testing of BP1001-A as Potential Treatment for Obesity in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Enhances Insulin Sensitivity

December 19
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HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bio-Path Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:BPTH), a biotechnology company leveraging its proprietary DNAbilize® liposomal delivery and antisense technology to develop a portfolio of targeted nucleic acid cancer drugs, today reported that results from preclinical studies of BP1001-A for obesity demonstrated enhanced insulin sensitivity, confirming BP1001-A as a potential treatment for obesity and related...Read more


Merck Enters into Exclusive Global License Agreement with Hansoh Pharma for Investigational Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonist

December 18
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RAHWAY, N.J. / Dec 18, 2024 / Business Wire / Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, today announced that they have entered into an exclusive global license agreement for HS-10535, an investigational preclinical oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist. “We continue to leverage science-driven business development to augment and complement our robust...Read more


Structure Therapeutics Announces Selection of Lead Oral Small Molecule Amylin Receptor Agonist ACCG-2671 for the Treatment of Obesity

December 17
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Preclinical studies with ACCG-2671 demonstrate potent target engagement, robust weight loss, favorable safety profile and PK properties supportive of once-daily dosing in humans ACCG-2671 is the most advanced oral small molecule amylin-based drug candidate, with Phase 1 study initiation expected by year end 2025 Company to host conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...Read more


Scilex Bio, a Controlling Interest of Joint Venture by Scilex Holding, Reports Phase 2 Trial for Obesity Currently Enrolling with U.S. Patient Cohort to be Added in 2025. Scilex Bio Reports Positive Results from the Recently Completed Phase 1 Tria

December 11
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The ongoing obesity Phase 2 trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose finding, clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of KDS2010 in approximately 75 overweight or obese patients currently enrolling in South Korea with a cohort in U.S. to be added in 2025. KDS2010 has shown promising preclinical results with a novel mechanism of blocking MAO-B-dependent aberrant GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) production...Read more


Bio-Path Outlines Rationale for Development of BP1001-A as Potential Treatment for Obesity in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

December 11
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Extensive Scientific Evidence Supporting Growth Factor Receptor Bound Protein-2 (Grb2) as Fundamental Link in Insulin Resistance Reallocates Resources to Metabolic Program and Discontinues Enrollment in Phase 1 Study of BP1002 to Treat Relapsed/Refractory Lymphoma and Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Due to Enrollment Challenges in Niche Patient Populations HOUSTON, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bio-Path...Read more


BioAge Labs Announces Discontinuation of STRIDES Phase 2 Clinical Trial Evaluating Azelaprag in Combination with Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obesity

December 6
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Decision follows observations of liver transaminitis without clinically significant symptoms in some subjects on azelaprag Company will evaluate data from patients enrolled to date and share updated plans for azelaprag in Q1 2025 In parallel to evaluating azelaprag, Company will continue to advance earlier platform-derived programs, including IND submission for CNS penetrant NLRP3 inhibitor anticipated in the second half of...Read more


Eli Lilly's Zepbound® (tirzepatide) superior to Wegovy® (semaglutide) in head-to-head trial showing an average weight loss of 20.2% vs. 13.7%

December 4
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Participants using Zepbound lost 50.3 lbs (22.8 kg) and participants on Wegovy lost 33.1 lbs (15.0 kg) SURMOUNT-5 compared Zepbound, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, to Wegovy, a mono GLP-1 receptor agonist in adults living with obesity without diabetes INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced topline results from the SURMOUNT-5 phase 3b open-label randomized...Read more


Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Requests Regulatory Clearance to Initiate Phase 1/2a Study of ARO-ALK7 for the Treatment of Obesity

December 3
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In preclinical studies, investigational ARO-ALK7 silenced Activin receptor-like kinase 7 (ALK7) expression in adipose tissue, which led to reduced body weight and fat mass with preservation of lean muscle PASADENA, Calif. / Dec 03, 2024 / Business Wire / Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARWR) today announced that it has filed a request for regulatory clearance to initiate a Phase 1/2a clinical trial of ARO-ALK7, the company’s...Read more


Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) Receives Expanded Marketing Authorization in the United Kingdom for Treatment of Obesity and Control of Hunger in Patients with Bardet Biedl Syndrome or POMC, PCSK1, or LEPR Deficiency to includ...

December 3
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BOSTON, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the United Kingdom’s Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has expanded the marketing authorization for IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) to include the treatment of obesity...Read more


Amgen Announces Robust Weight Loss with Maritide in People Living with Obesity or Overweight at 52 Weeks in Phase 2 Study

November 26
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MariTide Demonstrated up to ~20% Average Weight Loss at 52 Weeks Without a Weight Loss Plateau in People Living With Obesity or Overweight MariTide is the First Obesity Treatment With Monthly or Less Frequent Dosing to Demonstrate Safe and Effective Weight Loss in a Phase 2 Study In People With Type 2 Diabetes Living With Obesity or Overweight MariTide Demonstrated up to ~17% Average Weight Loss Without a Weight Loss Plateau and...Read more


Allurion Technologies Launches in the US with its First AI-Native Compounded GLP-1 Program

November 25
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AllurionMeds is designed to address a critical demand from patients: The Weight Must Stay Off Features Coach Iris, a first-of-its-kind conversational AI behavioral agent for weight loss and maintenance, trained using real-world experience in over 150,000 patients Compounded GLP-1 program designed to provide long-term behavioral change while addressing weight re-gain and other negative side effects for patients Expands Allurion’s...Read more


Biohaven Provides Update on Taldefgrobep Alfa Development Program for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Obesity

November 25
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In the RESILIENT SMA study, taldefgrobep alpha showed clinically meaningful improvements in motor function at all timepoints on the Motor Function Measurement-32 scale (MFM-32), but the treatment arm did not statistically separate on the primary outcome at Week 48 compared to the placebo+standard of care (SOC) group. Efficacy signals were observed in clinically relevant and biomarker-defined subgroups including those related to...Read more


Eli Lilly's tirzepatide reduced the risk of worsening heart failure events by 38% in adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity

November 16
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In a first-of-its-kind study, tirzepatide also alleviated heart failure symptoms and physical limitations Patients on tirzepatide experienced improved exercise capacity, greater weight loss and reduced systemic inflammation Lilly has initiated submissions for tirzepatide for the treatment of HFpEF and obesity to global regulatory agencies INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today...Read more


Lexaria Bioscience Signs Contract For New DehydraTECH GLP-1 Biodistribution Study

November 14
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World's First-Ever Study Tracking Biodistribution of DehydraTECH GLP-1 Molecules KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESSWIRE / November 14, 2024 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX) (NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, announces it has engaged a contract research organization to perform the world's first-ever fluorescently tagged DehydraTECH-semaglutide ("FTS") rodent...Read more


Skye Bioscience Surpasses 50% Patient Enrollment in Phase 2 Obesity Study of Differentiated CB1 Inhibitor

November 14
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skye Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYE) (“Skye”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on unlocking new therapeutic pathways for metabolic health, today announced that it has achieved more than 50% of targeted patient enrollment for its CBeyond™ Phase 2 clinical trial assessing nimacimab, a differentiated CB1 inhibitor, in patients with overweight or obesity. Skye expects to...Read more


Eli Lilly: Treatment with tirzepatide in adults with pre-diabetes and obesity or overweight resulted in sustained weight loss and nearly 99% remained diabetes-free at 176 weeks

November 13
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SURMOUNT-1 results show a 94% reduction in risk of progression to type 2 diabetes across all pooled doses of tirzepatide compared to placebo over three years Results suggest one new case of diabetes could be prevented for every nine patients treated with tirzepatide Participants treated with tirzepatide had an average weight reduction of 22.9% (15 mg dose) INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:...Read more


Structure Therapeutics Announces First Patients Dosed in Phase 2b ACCESS Clinical Study Evaluating Oral Small Molecule GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, GSBR-1290, for Obesity

November 13
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Phase 2b ACCESS study designed to evaluate multiple doses up to 120 mg of GSBR-1290 over 36 weeks Comprehensive development program also includes Phase 2 ACCESS II study to evaluate even higher doses of GSBR-1290 over 36 weeks; first patient expected to be dosed by end of 2024 Topline data from both ACCESS and ACCESS II studies expected in the fourth quarter of 2025 Company to host conference call today at 4:30 p.m....Read more


Ethics Board Approval Granted for Lexaria's 12-Week Phase 1b DehydraTECH GLP-1 Study in Diabetes and Weight Loss

November 13
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DehydraTECH clinical test article manufacturing has been completed KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / November 13, 2024 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (Nasdaq:LEXX, LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, announces it has received lead clinical site human research ethics committee ("HREC") approval that was required before dosing can begin in the Company's Phase 1b, 12-week chronic study GLP-1-H24-4,...Read more


Lexaria Bioscience Updates Fast-Moving GLP-1 'Arm's Race' Developments

November 7
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DehydraTECH™ for GLP-1 being optimized for global pharmaceutical use KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2024 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX) (NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms provides the following glucagon-like peptide-1 ("GLP-1") industry update. It is no surprise that Novo Nordisk's ("Novo") blockbuster drug, semaglutide, which is sold under the brand names...Read more


Altimmune Announces Successful Completion of End-of-Phase 2 Meeting with FDA for Pemvidutide in the Treatment of Obesity

November 7
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Company and Agency aligned on key efficacy and safety measures to be studied in Phase 3 program Pivotal Phase 3 trials designed to leverage the differentiated attributes of pemvidutide and potential benefits of balanced GLP-1/glucagon dual agonism GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced the successful completion of its...Read more


Fractyl Health to Present New Preclinical Data on Sustained Weight Maintenance and Blood Sugar from its Rejuva® RJVA-001 Single-Administration GLP-1 Pancreatic Gene Therapy Candidate at ObesityWeek® 2024

November 4
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13-week follow-up represents the longest data to-date demonstrating durable efficacy of RJVA-001 on weight and blood sugar in the diet-induced obesity (DIO) mouse model Company plans to use durable efficacy results as part of its FIH data package for RJVA-001 Fractyl also announces the nomination of RJVA-002, a GIP/GLP-1 dual agonist, as its first pancreatic gene therapy candidate for obesity BURLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 04, 2024...Read more


Lexicon Pharmaceuticals to Present Preclinical IN VIVO Efficacy Data Demonstrating Ability of New Investigational Compound to Enhance and Maintain Semaglutide-Promoted Weight Loss

November 4
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Investigational New Drug (IND) application planned in 2025 for LX9851, a first-in-class, potent, selective, orally bioavailable molecule, as an anti-obesity agent Data from Lexicon’s Obesity Week presentations summarize the preclinical efficacy and mechanism of action of LX9851 THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX) today announced it will present data from...Read more


Viking Therapeutics Reports New Data from VK2735 Obesity Program at ObesityWeek® 2024

November 4
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 Up to 6.8% Placebo-Adjusted Mean Weight Loss (8.2% from Baseline) After 28 Days of Dosing with Oral Tablet of VK2735  Encouraging Tolerability Through 100 mg Daily Dosing with Oral VK2735; Mild GI-Related Adverse Event Profile  Updated Results from VENTURE Phase 2 Study of Subcutaneous VK2735 Show Durable Effects and Support Potential Monthly Dosing Regimen SAN DIEGO, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking...Read more


Tiziana Life Sciences Announces Positive Results from Ozempic and Nasal Anti-CD3 Combination Study

October 30
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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tiziana Life Sciences, Ltd. (Nasdaq: TLSA) (“Tiziana” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company developing breakthrough immunomodulation therapies with its lead development candidate, intranasal foralumab, a fully human, anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, today announced positive results demonstrating the anti-inflammatory potential of our anti-CD3 antibody (foralumab) in combination with...Read more


Positive Partial 12-Week Body Weight Results from Lexaria’s GLP-1 Diabetes Animal Study

October 22
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DehydraTECH-liraglutide and select DehydraTECH-CBD formulations were the top performing weight loss groups Accelerated rates of weight loss were experienced during the final 4 weeks of the study in all DehydraTECH groups KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / October 22, 2024 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX) & (NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms announces that it has...Read more


WELL Health Technologies' Subsidiary Wisp Launches Comprehensive Weight Care Vertical Inclusive of GLP-1 Medications to Support Women Struggling with Hormonal Imbalances

October 17
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Wisp debuts its first-ever exclusive over-the-counter weight-loss supplement, designed to promote women's metabolic health. Wisp introduces personalized, online consultations with access to four weight care solutions, including GLP-1 medications, to support women struggling with hormonal conditions such as perimenopause, menopause, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis. With over 1.2 million patients, Wisp Now Also...Read more


iBio and AstralBio Provide Update on Myostatin Program for Obesity

October 10
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iBio, Inc. (NYSEA:IBIO), an AI-driven innovator of precision antibody immunotherapies, today provided an update on the myostatin program for cardiometabolic disease and obesity in collaboration with AstralBio. iBio’s technology stack enabled the Company to rapidly advance the joint myostatin program from inception to in vitro proof-of-concept in human muscle cells. Following early discovery,...Read more


Allurion Technologies Announces Publication of New Data Demonstrating Muscle Mass Preservation in Patients Experiencing 15% Weight Loss

October 9
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In a study of 167 patients, average weight reduction was 15.7% at four months, 17.1% at six months, and 14.7% at one year Body fat percentage decreased at six months with no change in muscle mass NATICK, Mass. / Oct 09, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced the publication of a study in the journal Clinical Obesity on the impact of the Allurion Program...Read more


Lexaria Bioscience Updates Current GLP-1 Market

October 8
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KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / October 8, 2024 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX) & (NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery technology, provides an update on recent glucagon-like peptide-1 ("GLP-1") receptor agonist market sector advancements. In 2020 the total market size for GLP-1 drugs was less than $4 billion . That same year, Novo Nordisk® paid $1.8 billion to purchase Emisphere's® SNAC...Read more


Bio-Path Initiates Development of Therapeutic Program for Treatment of Obesity

October 8
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HOUSTON, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bio-Path Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:BPTH), a biotechnology company leveraging its proprietary DNAbilize® liposomal delivery and antisense technology to develop a portfolio of targeted nucleic acid cancer drugs, today announced the initiation of a therapeutic program to develop BP1001-A for the treatment of obesity and related metabolic diseases. This program marks the first application of DNAbilize...Read more


Mangoceuticals Introduces Oral Tirzepatide GLP-1 Receptor Agonist for Advanced Weight Loss Solutions

October 3
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Dallas, Texas, Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mangoceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGRX) (“MangoRx” or the “Company”), a company focused on developing, marketing, and selling men’s health and wellness products via a secure telemedicine platform, announces the release of its latest innovation, “TRIM,” a compounded, oral dissolvable Tirzepatide tablet. Available for purchase at $399 per month, this new product offers patients an advanced and...Read more


Allurion Technologies Announces Publication of Meta-Analysis Demonstrating the Safety and Effectiveness of the Allurion Program for Weight Loss

October 1
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Systematic review of 11 studies involving 2,107 patients reports average weight reduction of 12.5% with significant improvements in metabolic health NATICK, Mass. / Oct 01, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced the publication of a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness and safety of the Allurion Program. The analysis reviewed...Read more


Mangoceuticals Addresses $49.3 Billion Global GLP-1 Market With Launch of Oral Semaglutide for Advanced Weight Loss Treatment

October 1
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MangoRx aims to capitalize on growing demand for GLP-1 treatments to drive revenue growth and expand market share in the weight loss category Dallas, Texas, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mangoceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGRX) (“MangoRx” or the “Company”), a company focused on developing, marketing, and selling men’s health and wellness products via a secure telemedicine platform, proudly announces that its highly anticipated oral...Read more


Amneal Pharmaceuticals and Metsera Announce Strategic Collaboration to Develop and Supply Portfolio of Next-Generation Medicines for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases

October 1
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Amneal to construct state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and utilize existing manufacturing network to ensure supply of Metsera’s portfolio of novel injectable and oral development programs, including GLP-1 and amylin receptor agonists Agreement provides Amneal with a new high-growth vector to drive long-term value creation Metsera gains high-quality, efficient, large-scale manufacturing capabilities for its portfolio to enable...Read more


NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Top-Line Data From the SAD Part 1 of Its Phase 1 Clinical Trial Evaluating DA-1726 for the Treatment of Obesity

September 30
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Data Revealed Favorable Safety, Tolerability and Dose-Linear Pharmacokinetics (PK) Top-Line Data Readout from the MAD Part 2 Expected in the First Quarter of 2025 Planned Phase 1 Part 3 Will Evaluate Early Proof of Concept CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced...Read more


Lexaria Receives Independent Review Board Approval to Begin Human Pilot Study #3

September 27
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First-ever DehydraTECH-processed tirzepatide from Zepbound® to be tested in a swallowed oral format KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2024 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX) (NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms is pleased to announce that approval has been received from an independent review board, for human pilot study #3 (the "Study"), investigating a...Read more


Entera Bio and OPKO Health Provide Update on PK/PD Results of Oral Oxyntomodulin (GLP-1/Glucagon) Peptide Tablet Candidate for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

September 25
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JERUSALEM and MIAMI, Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entera Bio Ltd. (NASDAQ: ENTX) (Entera), a leader in the development of orally delivered peptides, and OPKO Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPK) (OPKO) announced today topline pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) results from their ongoing collaborative research combining a proprietary long-acting oxyntomodulin (OXM) analog developed by OPKO and Entera’s proprietary N-Tab™ technology. The...Read more


Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Files for Regulatory Clearance to Initiate Phase 1/2a Study of ARO-INHBE for the Treatment of Obesity

September 23
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In preclinical studies ARO-INHBE reduced body weight and fat mass with a novel mechanism of action that may preserve lean muscle mass compared to currently approved obesity therapies PASADENA, Calif. / Sep 23, 2024 / Business Wire / Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARWR) today announced that it has filed for regulatory clearance to initiate a Phase 1/2a clinical trial of ARO-INHBE, the company’s investigational RNA interference...Read more


Novo Nordisk: Monlunabant phase 2a trial in obesity successfully completed

September 20
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Bagsværd, Denmark, 20 September 2024 – Novo Nordisk today announced headline results from a phase 2a clinical trial with monlunabant, a small molecule oral cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) inverse agonist. Monlunabant, formerly INV-202, was part of the acquisition of Inversago Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced in August 2023 [Link]. The trial investigated the efficacy and safety of a once-daily 10 mg, 20 mg and 50 mg dose of monlunabant...Read more


Scholar Rock Completes Enrollment in Phase 2 EMBRAZE Proof-of-Concept Trial of Apitegromab in Obesity

September 10
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Topline results expected in 2Q 2025 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. / Sep 10, 2024 / Business Wire / Scholar Rock (NASDAQ: SRRK), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing innovative treatments for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), cardiometabolic disorders, and other serious diseases where protein growth factors play a fundamental role, today announced it has completed enrollment in the Phase 2 EMBRAZE trial designed to show...Read more


Altimmune Presents Results of a Phase 2 MRI-Based Body Composition Sub-Study at 60th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes

September 10
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Lean Loss Ratio of only 21.9%, representing class-leading preservation of lean mass Maintenance of lean mass preservation in individuals over the age of 60, a population at risk for frailty-related falls and fractures Visceral adipose tissue (VAT), a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, reduced by 25.6% at Week 48 GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT), a clinical-stage...Read more


Terns Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 1 Clinical Trial Results with TERN-601 Once-Daily Oral GLP-1R Agonist for the Treatment of Obesity

September 9
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Statistically significant mean weight loss up to 5.5% over 28 days (4.9% placebo adjusted) Well-tolerated with no treatment-related dose interruptions, reductions, or discontinuations even with rapid dose titration Distinct drug properties support potential to be a leading GLP-1R agonist Plans to initiate Phase 2 clinical trial in 2025 Company to host conference call today at 8:00 am ET FOSTER CITY, Calif., Sept. 09, 2024...Read more


Allurion Technologies Announces Publication of New Data Demonstrating Weight Loss in Adolescents Suffering from Obesity

September 5
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In a study of 91 adolescents, average weight loss was 13.1% at four months with no serious adverse events NATICK, Mass. / Sep 05, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced the publication of a study on the safety and effectiveness of the Allurion Program in adolescents. In the study, 91 adolescents between 15 and 17 years-old with average body mass index...Read more


23andMe: Lemonaid Health Now Offering GLP-1 Medication Through Weight Loss Membership Program

August 28
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lemonaid Health, Inc., a subsidiary of 23andMe Holding Co., (Nasdaq: ME), and a leading telemedicine provider, is now offering Ozempic®, Wegovy® and compounded semaglutide through a weight loss program on its telehealth platform, providing consumers with access to affordable weight management care through a convenient subscription-based model. If prescribed, Lemonaid Health patients...Read more


First Results from Lexaria's Second GLP-1 Human Pilot Study

August 27
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Trend toward higher overall absorption under fed conditions evidenced with DehydraTECH®-processed Rybelsus® KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 27, 2024 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX) (NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms announces that the first results from human pilot study #2, GLP-1-H24-2 (the "Study"), have been received. Lexaria's DehydraTECH®-processed Rybelsus®...Read more


Eli Lilly releases Zepbound® (tirzepatide) single-dose vials, expanding supply and access for adults living with obesity

August 27
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Distributed through LillyDirect®'s self-pay channel, Zepbound single-dose vials are at least 50% less than the list price of all other incretin medicines for obesity INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced Zepbound® (tirzepatide) 2.5 mg and 5 mg single-dose vials are available for self-pay for patients with an on-label prescription, significantly expanding the...Read more


Positive 8-Week Body Weight Results from Lexaria's GLP-1 Diabetes Animal Study

August 22
Last Trade: 2.20 -0.01 -0.45

DehydraTECH-liraglutide is outperforming DehydraTECH-semaglutide Select DehydraTECH-CBD formulations appear to continue to outperform DehydraTECH-semaglutide KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 22, 2024 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX) (NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms announces that it has received and can now report on 8-week body weight results from ongoing...Read more


First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 Clinical Study of Palatin Technologies' Bremelanotide Co-Administered with Tirzepatide (GLP-1) for the Treatment of Obesity

August 22
Last Trade: 0.97 0.11 12.56

Complete enrollment currently expected in 3Q 2024 Topline results expected in 1Q calendar year 2025 Additional studies under assessment for multiple metabolic conditions CRANBURY, N.J., Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin receptor system, today announced that...Read more


Skye Bioscience Launches Phase 2 CBeyond Clinical Trial of its Differentiated CB1 Inhibitor, Nimacimab, in Patients with Obesity

August 22
Last Trade: 2.70 -0.16 -5.59

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skye Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYE) (“Skye”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on unlocking new therapeutic pathways for metabolic health, has started screening patients for a Phase 2 clinical trial (CBeyondTM) of its novel peripheral CB1 inhibitor, nimacimab, a negative allosteric modulating antibody. The study will assess the ability of nimacimab as a next-generation weight...Read more


Eli Lilly: Tirzepatide reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 94% in adults with pre-diabetes and obesity or overweight

August 20
Last Trade: 767.69 10.15 1.34

176-week SURMOUNT-1 Phase 3 study in adults with pre-diabetes is the longest completed trial of tirzepatide to date Tirzepatide resulted in sustained weight loss through the treatment period, averaging a 22.9% decrease in body weight with the 15 mg dose at end of treatment Results are consistent with the combined pharmacology of GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonism INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:...Read more


Defence Therapeutics Investigates the Application of the Accum Hydrogel Technology to Deliver GLP-1 in Order to Increase the Treatment Efficacy of Diabetes and Weight Loss

August 19
Last Trade: 0.57 0.05 9.62

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2024) - Defence Therapeutics Inc. (CSE: DTC) (OTCQB: DTCFF) (FSE: DTC) ("Defence" or the "Company"), a Canadian biopharmaceutical company developing novel immune-oncology vaccines and drug delivery technologies, is pleased to announce a project consisting of investigating the potential benefit of using the Accum® technology to increase the half-life and efficacity of the GLP-1...Read more


RedHill Biopharma Announces Positive Obesity and Diabetes Results with Opaganib

August 19
Last Trade: 6.69 0.22 3.40

The global obesity-diabetes drugs market is projected to be worth around $100 billion by 2034[1] – largely driven by Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) inhibitors like Novo Nordisk's Ozempic® and Wegovy® and Eli Lilly's Trulicity® and Mounjaro® and sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors such as Boehringer Ingelheim's Jardiance® Positive results from multiple in vivo studies show the impact of sphingosine kinase-2 (SPHK2)...Read more


Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals to Advance Two New RNAi-Based Obesity Candidates, ARO-INHBE and ARO-ALK7, Into Clinical Studies

August 14
Last Trade: 19.45 -0.05 -0.26

 Company hosting an obesity/metabolic R&D webinar today, August 14, 2024, at 2:00 pm ET as Part IV of the 2024 Summer Series of R&D Webinars PASADENA, Calif. / Aug 14, 2024 / Business Wire / Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARWR) today presented preclinical data and detailed its plans to advance two next generation RNAi-based candidates, ARO-INHBE and ARO-ALK7, into upcoming clinical studies for the treatment of...Read more


NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrollment of the SAD Part 1 of Its Phase 1 Clinical Trial Evaluating DA-1726 for the Treatment of Obesity

August 13
Last Trade: 2.36 0.00 0.00

No Significant Issues Encountered During the Single Ascending Dose (SAD) Study, Allowing for Previously Reported Accelerated Start to Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) Part 2 Top Line Data Readout from SAD Part 1 Expected in the Third Quarter of 2024, and from the MAD Part 2 in the First Quarter of 2025 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company...Read more


Fractyl Health Announces Clinical Results from German Real-World Registry Showing Meaningful and Sustained Weight Loss for at Least One Year After a Single Revita® Endoscopic Procedure

August 8
Last Trade: 1.79 -0.03 -1.65

Median weight decreased from 111 kilograms (245 pounds) to 97 kilograms (214 pounds), representing nearly 13% total body weight loss at 12 months in a hard-to-treat patient population living with obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Median HbA1c also decreased substantially from 9.6% to 7.2% at 12 months in these individuals who remained poorly controlled despite multiple glucose-lowering medications and advanced T2D Real-world results...Read more


NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals Announces Joint Research Agreement, Together with Dong-A ST and ImmunoForge to Develop a Long-Acting Once-Monthly Formulation of DA-1726 for the Treatment of Obesity

August 6
Last Trade: 2.36 0.00 0.00

Collaboration to Leverage ImmunoForge's ELP Platform Technology Which Can Increase the Half-Life of a Drug by up to 200 Times CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that it has signed a joint research agreement, together with Dong-A ST Co. Ltd. and ImmunoForge, to develop...Read more


Fractyl Health Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Revita in Weight Maintenance for People with Obesity Who Discontinue GLP-1 Based Drugs

Breakthrough Device Designations are granted by the U.S. FDA to expedite review of promising technologies that address high unmet needs and may improve the lives of people with life-threatening or debilitating conditions REMAIN-1 pivotal study underway to accelerate pathway for weight maintenance indication for Revita®, with anticipated data readouts beginning in Q4 2024 BURLINGTON, Mass., July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fractyl...Read more


ZyVersa Therapeutics Selects Obesity and Related Metabolic Complications as Lead Indication for Inflammasome ASC Inhibitor IC 100

July 25
Last Trade: 1.14 -0.10 -8.06

WESTON, Fla., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZyVersa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZVSA, or “ZyVersa”), a clinical stage specialty biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class drugs for treatment of inflammatory and renal diseases, announces that obesity and its related metabolic complications has been selected as the lead indication for Inflammasome ASC Inhibitor IC 100. “Obesity, a well-established risk factor for an array of...Read more


Viking Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

July 24
Last Trade: 42.25 0.76 1.83

Conference call scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET today VK2735 to Advance to Phase 3 for Obesity; End-of-Phase 2 Meeting Planned for 2H24 Oral VK2735 Phase 2 Study in Obesity Expected to Begin 4Q24 Positive Biopsy Results From VK2809 Reported in June; End-of-Phase 2 Meeting in NASH/MASH Planned for 4Q24 Enrollment Completed in Phase 1b Study of VK0214 for X-ALD; Data Expected 2H24 In Vivo Data From Novel Amylin Agonist Program Reported at...Read more


Roche: Genentech Announces Positive Phase I Results of Its Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonist CT-996 for the Treatment of People With Obesity

July 17
Last Trade: 34.53 0.28 0.82

After four weeks of treatment, CT-996 demonstrated clinically meaningful weight loss of -7.3% (weight loss in placebo -1.2%; p < 0.001)1  Pharmacokinetic data supports a once-daily oral dosing regimen for CT-9961  The safety and tolerability profile was consistent with other oral GLP-1 receptor agonists and no unexpected safety signals were observed1  SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. / Jul 17, 2024 / Business Wire /...Read more


SciSparc Announces U.S. Patent Application for Treating Metabolic Syndrome and Weight Loss

July 16
Last Trade: 0.21 -0.0007 -0.33

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) ("Company" or "SciSparc"), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders and rare diseases of the central nervous system, announced that an additional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) was submitted as part of its ongoing collaboration with Clearmind...Read more


Pfizer Advances Development of Once-Daily Formulation of Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Danuglipron

July 11
Last Trade: 26.29 0.52 2.02

Clinical evaluation of several modified release once-daily formulations of danuglipron resulted in encouraging pharmacokinetic data for several candidates with one showing the most favorable profile The company plans to conduct dose optimization studies with a focus on the preferred formulation to inform the registration enabling studies NEW YORK / Jul 11, 2024 / Business Wire / Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that based on...Read more


Cosmos Health Advances Commercialization of CCX0722 Weight Management Solution with Completion of Pilot Production and Scale-Up Phases; Significant Step Towards Entering $143Bn Global Market

July 10
Last Trade: 0.58 -0.04 -5.80

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / July 10, 2024 / Cosmos Health Inc. ("Cosmos Health" or the "Company'') (NASDAQ:COSM), a diversified, vertically integrated global healthcare group engaged in innovative R&D, owner of proprietary pharmaceutical and nutraceutical brands, manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, and operator of a telehealth platform, announced today the successful completion of the pilot production and scale-up...Read more


NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals Doses First Patient in the MAD Part 2 of Its Phase 1 Clinical Trial Evaluating DA-1726 for the Treatment of Obesity

June 26
Last Trade: 2.36 0.00 0.00

Top-Line Data Readout From the Single Ascending Dose Part 1 Expected in the Third Quarter of 2024, and From the Multiple Ascending Dose Part 2 in the First Quarter of 2025 Planned Part 3 Will Assess Total Weight Loss at 24 Weeks, Exploring Maximum Titratable Dose and Dietary Changes; Interim Data Readout Expected Mid-2026 with Top-Line Data in the Second Half of 2026 Recent Financing of up to $70 million Will Fund the Ongoing...Read more


DarioHealth Demonstrates 12 Months of Sustained Healthy Behavior Change for Members Taking a GLP-1

New research confirms behavior change driven by Dario digital platform is sustainable for 12 month period and supports clinical results for members taking a GLP-1 Additional research demonstrates 31% of Dario members with Type 2 diabetes achieve results reflecting diabetes remission NEW YORK, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO) ("Dario" or the "Company"), a leader in the global digital health market,...Read more


Fractyl Health Announces Advancement in Weight Maintenance Pipeline and Business Updates

June 24
Last Trade: 1.79 -0.03 -1.65

Company will accelerate Revita® weight maintenance clinical study REMAIN-1; open label data from REVEAL-1 cohort expected in Q4 2024 and mid-point data analysis for REMAIN-1 anticipated in Q2 2025 Company expands Revita type 2 diabetes clinical study REVITALIZE-1, expanding eligibility; increases potential U.S. treatment population for Revita by over 6x (from ~4 to ~25 million patients) Company presented preclinical data showing...Read more


Altimmune Presents Data from Phase 2 MOMENTUM Trial of Pemvidutide in Obesity during Oral Presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s 84th Scientific Sessions

June 23
Last Trade: 8.25 0.07 0.86

GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today presented data from the 48-week Phase 2 MOMENTUM clinical trial of pemvidutide, its GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist candidate, in obesity, including the results of a recently completed body composition analysis, at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 84th Scientific Sessions. “We’re pleased...Read more


Fractyl Health Presents New Preclinical Data on Sustained Weight Maintenance and Improved Body Composition from its Rejuva® Single-Administration GLP-1 Pancreatic Gene Therapy in President’s Select Oral Presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s ...

June 23
Last Trade: 1.79 -0.03 -1.65

Single administration of Rejuva reduced fat mass and improved glycemia in the well-validated diet-induced obesity (DIO) mouse model Rejuva also prevented weight and glycemic rebound after semaglutide withdrawal Data provide first demonstration that Rejuva treatment has potential to mimic natural release of GLP-1 from pancreas BURLINGTON, Mass., June 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fractyl Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GUTS) (the “Company”), a...Read more


NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals' DA-1726 Demonstrated Superiority in Weight Loss, Retention of Lean Body Mass, and Lipid-Lowering Effects Compared to Survodutide, in Pre-Clinical Models

June 22
Last Trade: 2.36 0.00 0.00

DA-1726 Also Exhibited Superior Glucose Lowering Compared to Survodutide Lipid-Lowering Effect of DA-1726 Shown to be Superior Compared to Tirzepatide Data Presented at the ADA 84th Scientific Sessions CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 22, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRBO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the transformation of cardiometabolic diseases, today announced...Read more


Terns Pharmaceuticals Highlights New Preclinical Data Supporting TERN-501 in Combination with a GLP-1R Agonist for Obesity at the ADA’s 84th Annual Scientific Sessions and Upcoming Conference Participation

June 21
Last Trade: 5.86 -0.19 -3.14

FOSTER CITY, Calif., June 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of small-molecule product candidates to address serious diseases, including oncology and obesity, today announced that preclinical data supporting TERN-501, a highly selective thyroid hormone receptor beta (THR-β) receptor agonist, in combination...Read more


Allurion Technologies Announces Publication of New Data Demonstrating Lean Mass Gains in Patients Experiencing 14% Weight Loss

June 20
Last Trade: 0.34 0.06 22.90

Patients gained an average of 5.6% in lean body mass during the Allurion Program Separate studies of patients on GLP-1 therapy report an average lean mass loss of 11%1 NATICK, Mass. / Jun 20, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced the publication of a study demonstrating an average lean mass gain of 5.6% in patients with an average weight loss of 14% at...Read more


Palatin Technologies Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Study of Bremelanotide for the Treatment of Obesity

June 12
Last Trade: 0.97 0.11 12.56

Co-Administration Phase 2 study of bremelanotide with tirzepatide (GLP-1) to provide key information for melanocortin treatments of obesity Topline data expected by end of calendar year 2024 Additional studies under assessment for multiple metabolic conditions CRANBURY, N.J., June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on...Read more


Ventyx Biosciences Announces Positive Preclinical Data for CNS-Penetrant NLRP3 Inhibitor VTX3232 Demonstrating Reversal of Obesity and Improvements in Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Markers

June 5
Last Trade: 2.24 -0.04 -1.75

VTX3232 demonstrated improvements in body weight, systemic inflammatory biomarkers and cardiometabolic parameters in diet-induced obesity (DIO) mice Additive effects were observed for VTX3232 in combination with the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide across key endpoints compared to semaglutide or VTX3232 alone SAN DIEGO, June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: VTYX) (“Ventyx”), a clinical-stage...Read more


Novo Nordisk launches national Wegovy® campaign, Power of Wegovy®

June 3
Last Trade: 85.12 -18.32 -17.71

Designed to celebrate diverse, unique portrayals of individuals who partner with their healthcare professional to change the course of their weight-management journey, while educating on the clinical data of Wegovy® Reflects the power of personal journeys to address stigma, and the importance of us all working together to address excess weight and treat obesity PLAINSBORO, N.J., June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo Nordisk today...Read more


Structure Therapeutics Reports Positive Topline Data from its Phase 2a Obesity Study and Capsule to Tablet PK Study for its Oral Non-Peptide Small Molecule GLP-1 Receptor Agonist GSBR-1290

June 3
Last Trade: 27.90 -2.07 -6.91

GSBR-1290 achieved a clinically meaningful and statistically significant placebo-adjusted mean weight loss of 6.2% (p<0.0001) in the Phase 2a obesity study and up to 6.9% (p<0.0001) in the capsule to tablet PK study, in both cases at 12 weeks GSBR-1290 demonstrated generally favorable safety and tolerability results with low AE-related study discontinuations Pharmacokinetic data support dose proportional exposure and once-daily...Read more


Allurion Technologies Announces Expansion of AI Weight Loss Coach to Support Patients on GLP-1s

May 30
Last Trade: 0.34 0.06 22.90

Company also announces first commercial agreements for the Virtual Care Suite in the United States NATICK, Mass. / May 30, 2024 / Business Wire / Allurion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ALUR), a company dedicated to ending obesity, today announced the expansion of its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered weight loss coach, Coach Iris, to support patients prescribed GLP-1s and other anti-obesity medications and the first commercial...Read more


Evotec, Inserm, Lille University Hospital and Inserm Transfert Enter Collaboration to Identify Novel Therapeutic Targets in Obesity and Metabolic Diseases

May 30
Last Trade: 4.46 0.05 1.14

Partnership will expand Evotec's molecular patient database in the area of metabolic diseases and in particular obesity Evotec will leverage its leading PanOmics technologies for the generation of large omics data sets including transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics Lille University Hospital will provide human biological samples and associated clinical data from its ABOS Biobank and will collect specific human biosamples for...Read more


Eli Lilly Increases Manufacturing Investment to $9 Billion at Newest Indiana Site to Boost API Production for Tirzepatide and Pipeline Medicines

May 24
Last Trade: 767.69 10.15 1.34

Largest investment in active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing of synthetic medicines in U.S. history Since 2020, the company has committed more than $18 billion to build, upgrade and acquire facilities in the U.S. and Europe INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that it has more than doubled its investment in its Lebanon, Indiana, manufacturing site with a new...Read more


Scholar Rock Announces Initiation of Phase 2 EMBRAZE Trial of Apitegromab in Obesity and New Preclinical Data Supporting SRK-439 in Obesity

May 22
Last Trade: 44.78 2.69 6.39

Phase 2 EMBRAZE proof-of-concept trial designed to assess apitegromab's ability to safely preserve lean muscle mass in individuals on GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy for obesity New preclinical head-to-head comparison shows that SRK-439 is more potent than an anti-ActRII antibody in maintaining lean mass in diet-induced obesity (DIO) mice; lean mass loss with SRK-439, 1mg/kg dose was equivalent to anti-ActRII antibody, 20mg/kg...Read more


Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Receives Positive Recommendation from NICE for ▼IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) for Treatment of Obesity and Hyperphagia in Patients with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

May 22
Last Trade: 56.12 0.64 1.15

BOSTON, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued guidance that recommends IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) as an option for treating obesity and the control of...Read more


Roundhill Investments Launches GLP-1 & Weight Loss ETF (OZEM)

May 21
Last Trade: 8.25 0.07 0.86

OZEM provides exposure to the rapidly growing weight loss management market, which is expected to reach $100 billion by 2030. NEW YORK, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, is pleased to announce the launch of the Roundhill GLP-1 & Weight Loss ETF (OZEM), which began trading on Nasdaq today. OZEM is the world's first ETF focused exclusively on the rapidly...Read more


Fractyl Health Presents Compelling Preclinical Data from Single-Administration GLP-1 Pancreatic Gene Therapy Rejuva® at Digestive Disease Week 2024

May 20
Last Trade: 1.79 -0.03 -1.65

Results showed single-administration GLP-1 pancreatic gene therapy candidate reduced liver weight by 42% (p<0.01) and liver triglycerides by 67% (p<0.0001) compared to placebo two months after administration Data also demonstrated reductions of 36% in total cholesterol and 51% in low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (both, p<0.0001) compared to placebo two months after administration New results highlight potential for...Read more


Genentech Reports Positive Phase Ib Results for Its Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist CT-388 in People With Obesity

May 16
Last Trade: 34.53 0.28 0.82

Over 24 weeks, a once-weekly subcutaneous injection of CT-388 achieved a clinically meaningful and statistically significant mean placebo-adjusted weight loss of 18.8% (p < 0.001)  At week 24, 100% of CT-388 treated participants achieved >5% weight loss, 70% achieved >15% and 45% achieved >20% weight loss  In a subgroup with pre-diabetes at baseline, CT-388 treatment normalized glycemia in all patients, indicating...Read more


Veru Announces Steven B. Heymsfield M.D. as the Principal Investigator for its Enobosarm Phase 2b Clinical Trial for High Quality Weight Loss

May 15
Last Trade: 0.62 -0.009 -1.43

MIAMI, FL, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU), a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for preserving muscle for high quality weight loss, oncology, and viral induced acute respiratory distress syndrome, today announced Steven B. Heymsfield, M.D., a Professor and the Director of the Body Composition-Metabolism Laboratory at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center...Read more


ObeEnd - Pioneering Drug-Free Weight Management Wristband

May 13
Last Trade: 368.16 7.53 2.09

VANCOUVER, BC, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WAT Medical, a leader in innovative healthcare solutions, announces the development of ObeEnd, the world's first weight management wristband backed by clinical evidence showcasing its efficacy in reducing dietary intake. Findings from this groundbreaking study were presented at the Canadian Nutrition Society annual conference in May 2024. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),...Read more


BioRestorative Therapies Enhances Preclinical Metabolic Program with a Novel Exosome-Based Biologic Targeting Obesity

May 8
Last Trade: 1.55 0.10 6.90

New therapeutic candidate developed using Company’s patented ThermoStem® platform  Candidate has potential to serve as an adjuvant to existing pharmaceuticals that are FDA approved and marketed towards weight loss  DMF submission and commencement of first-in-human studies targeted for before the end of 2024  Expanding the use of ThermoStem® may open the door to big pharma partnership opportunities  MELVILLE,...Read more


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