Lilly’s New Oral GLP-1 Orforglipron Led to 12% Weight Loss in Trials

Share on PinterestGLP-1 drugmaker Eli Lilly’s new weight loss pill orforglipron showed meaningful weight loss results in a recent clinical trial. Scott Olson/Getty Images Eli Lilly’s new oral GLP-1 medication orforglipron produced an average weight loss of 12.4% (27.3 pounds) in clinical trials. The weight loss pill also significantly improved heart health markers like cholesterol... Read More

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August 12, 2025

Is GLP-1 microdosing for weight loss safe and effective?

Share on PinterestWhat should you know about GLP-1 microdosing for weight loss? Image credit: picture alliance/Getty Images Over the last few years, the popularity of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss has greatly increased. More than half of Americans taking GLP-1s say it was difficult to afford. Online health platform Noom recently launched its Noom... Read More

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August 12, 2025

How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Impact American Healthcare

Share on PinterestThe “One Big Beautiful Bill” will cut $1 trillion from health-related programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA over the next decade. MoMo Productions/Getty Images The tax and spending bill approved by Congress last month will cut $1 trillion from health-related programs over the next decade. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” will hit... Read More

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August 11, 2025

3,000 daily steps linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Share on PinterestWalking an extra 1,000 steps a day may help reduce heart attack and stroke risk in people with hypertension. Image credit. Ilias Katsouras jr/Getty Images Increasing daily step counts and walking faster may reduce risk of cardiovascular events in people with hypertension, a recent study has found. Walking more than 3,000 steps each... Read More

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