STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about rising GLP-1 use, a psychedelic therapy for depression, and more​STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about rising GLP-1 use, a psychedelic therapy for depression, and more 

Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. And it is getting off to a good start here on the Pharmalot campus, where we have cool breezes and clear blue skies greeting us today. Who could ask for anything more? Actually, we could — it is time to reheat the coffee kettle for Read More

Tirzepatide-Hormone Therapy Combo Tied to Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women​Tirzepatide-Hormone Therapy Combo Tied to Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women 

(MedPage Today) — ORLANDO — Postmenopausal women using hormone therapy (HT) saw significantly greater weight loss while taking the dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist tirzepatide than their counterparts not using HT, according to a retrospective… ​ (MedPage Today) — ORLANDO — Postmenopausal women using hormone therapy (HT) saw significantly greater weight loss while taking the dual Read More

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction​Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction 

GLP-1 drugs, originally developed for diabetes and obesity, may also curb addictive behaviors by acting on reward circuits in the brain. Early trials show reductions in alcohol intake, opioid seeking, and nicotine use. Though more research is needed, scientists believe these drugs could open a powerful new front in addiction therapy. ​GLP-1 drugs, originally developed Read More

Common jobs held by immigrant women may put them at increased risk of breast cancer​Common jobs held by immigrant women may put them at increased risk of breast cancer 

Many immigrant women in the U.S. work in jobs that may expose them to chemicals linked to breast cancer, according to a new study led by Silent Spring Institute. The study is among the first to examine how job-related chemical exposures may contribute to breast cancer risk among foreign-born workers, especially in jobs with fewer health and safety protections.

Real-World Data Back GLP-1s in Asthma, Cardiopulmonary Conditions​Real-World Data Back GLP-1s in Asthma, Cardiopulmonary Conditions 

(MedPage Today) — CHICAGO — A series of large, real-world analyses supported benefit of GLP-1 receptor agonists in cardiopulmonary indications for patients with type 2 diabetes, researchers reported at the CHEST annual meeting hosted by the… ​(MedPage Today) — CHICAGO — A series of large, real-world analyses supported benefit of GLP-1 receptor agonists in cardiopulmonary Read More

Bariatric surgery in a pill bottle​Bariatric surgery in a pill bottle 

More than 37 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, a chronic disorder affecting the body’s ability to regulate and use sugar. According to the CDC, it’s the country’s seventh leading cause of death. Type 2 diabetes can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications, including insulin, a sugar-regulating hormone.