Obesity

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Meow or never: China’s pudgy pets spark race for weight-loss drugs

Irina Zhou’s five-year-old cat has gained about a kilogram every year for the past three years. She knows the extra…

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Pfizer’s Metsera acquisition to spur Chinese search for next-generation weight-loss drugs

American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer’s up to US$7.3 billion acquisition of next-generation weight loss drugs developer Metsera will encourage more research…

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Innogen’s shares almost quadruple in Hong Kong debut amid demand for anti-obesity drugs

Shares of Guangzhou Innogen Pharmaceutical Group soared on their Hong Kong debut, buoyed by strong investor appetite for China’s pharmaceuticals…

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China has 60 drugs under trial to rival Ozempic in US$150 billion weight-loss market

When Hong Kong office worker W.K. Chan began putting on weight as a teenager, her doctor said it was due…

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‘China’s Ozempic’ may vie with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk for global weight-loss drug market

The global market for diabetes drugs used for treating obesity is expected to expand in Asia, as new players jostle…

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New Discovery Could Reduce the Side Effects of Ozempic and Wegovy

A new study has pinpointed brain neurons that separate the sensation of fullness from nausea in obesity drugs, paving the…

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New Study Reveals That High-Fat Foods Could Be Fueling Your Anxiety

Recent research from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that consuming a high-fat diet can negatively impact gut bacteria and…

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Breakthrough Study Links Gut Bacteria to Food Addiction and Obesity

A recent study has identified specific gut bacteria linked to food addiction and potential protective effects, offering new insights into…

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Johns Hopkins Scientists Uncover Surprising Brain Health Benefits

A study by Johns Hopkins Medicine and NIH’s National Institute on Aging on 40 older adults with obesity and insulin…

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Can You Finally Throw Away Your CPAP Machine? Tirzepatide Offers Hope

A new study demonstrates tirzepatide, a drug originally used for diabetes, significantly reduces obstructive sleep apnea symptoms in obese individuals.…

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