Drugmakers Say Effective Weight Loss Pills Are Coming Soon
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Drugmakers Say Effective Weight Loss Pills Are Coming Soon
Drugmakers Say , Effective Weight Loss Pills , Are Coming Soon.
NBC reports that drugmakers are on the verge of
introducing the first oral version of weight loss drugs
that had become increasingly popular over the past year.
Two clinical trials presented at the 2023 American
Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions pointed
toward progress in developing a weight loss pill.
Currently, several competing
injection-based drugs can
produce significant weight loss.
.
NBC reports that a daily
pill would make the weight loss
treatment more accessible.
The nice thing about tablets
is that virtually everyone is used
to taking a tablet for something,
even if it’s just a vitamin.
It’s not a big deal.
, Dr. Robert Gabbay, ADA chief scientist, via NBC.
Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy,
said that phase 3 trials showed that participants lost an average of 15% body weight after 68 weeks.
It really is a game changer.
, Dr. Robert Gabbay, ADA chief scientist, via NBC.
NBC reports that the results of the trial were on par
with clinical trials for people taking weekly
injections of the drug over the same period of time.
The goal right now is pushing
for individualized treatment.
, Dr. Robert Gabbay, ADA chief scientist, via NBC.
It really depends on the patient’s goal,
the clinician’s goal as well, and kind
of meet that and have options as far
as what they would like and what
would be the best for them, Dr. Robert Gabbay, ADA chief scientist, via NBC
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Conflict Avoidance, Can Have a Huge Impact on Relationships.
NBC's 'Think' report highlights a growing
trend of conflict avoidance across a wide
spectrum of interpersonal relationships.
This ranges from "ghosting" friends
and lovers to "quiet quitting" a job. .
Conflict avoidance often serves as an excuse
for avoiding the maintenance that both private
and professional relationships require. .
This avoidance can have long-term impacts, including
lowered resilience, mental health and productivity. .
According to a national survey by Cornell University psychologist
and gerontologist Karl Pillemer, 27% of Americans over the
age of 18 have cut contact with at least one family member. .
According to a national survey by Cornell University psychologist
and gerontologist Karl Pillemer, 27% of Americans over the
age of 18 have cut contact with at least one family member. .
NBC highlights the many reasons which appear to
be responsible for growing conflict avoidance.
One of those reasons is modern communications, combined
with an increasing distrust for others, which makes
tuning out people you disagree with an easy option.
One of those reasons is modern communications, combined
with an increasing distrust for others, which makes
tuning out people you disagree with an easy option.
One of those reasons is modern communications, combined
with an increasing distrust for others, which makes
tuning out people you disagree with an easy option.
The pandemic also reduced in-person
interactions that demand real engagement
and for people to resolve their differences. .
Dr. Eugene Beresin, a psychiatrist at Harvard
Medical School, suggests that resolving conflict , “requires building interpersonal skills that are
essential for loving and effective relationships.".
Research suggests that the process of conflict and arguing facilitates talk and awareness of another’s perspective, Jennifer A. Sampa, Communications researcher and therapist, via NBC
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Courtney Cox is saying she can still feel the presence of her friend and former co-star Matthew Perry even after his death. In a conversation for CBS Sunday Morning, Cox reflected on 2024 marking 30 years since the 'Friends' premiere, noting that for the 10 years she was on the NBC sitcom, her co-stars were her "family," going through "everything" together. Cox then reflected on Perry and talked about their close bond. She added that she has retained a connection with her co-star's spirit.
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Sean Combs Apologizes , for 'Inexcusable' 2016 , Hotel Security Video.
On May 19, Sean "Diddy" Combs issued
an apology after a 2016 video surfaced
of him abusing his ex-girlfriend Cassie. .
NBC reports that the video appears to match
the description of an incident that was detailed
in a lawsuit that has since been settled.
In a video statement released on Instagram, Combs said his , "behavior on that video is inexcusable.".
It’s so difficult to reflect
on the darkest times in
your life, but sometimes
you got to do that. I was
f---ed up — I mean, I hit rock
bottom — but I make no excuses, Sean Combs, via Instagram.
It’s so difficult to reflect
on the darkest times in
your life, but sometimes
you got to do that. I was
f---ed up — I mean, I hit rock
bottom — but I make no excuses, Sean Combs, via Instagram.
My behavior on that video
is inexcusable. I take full
responsibility for my actions
in that video. I'm disgusted.
I was disgusted then when
I did it. I’m disgusted now, Sean Combs, via Instagram.
My behavior on that video
is inexcusable. I take full
responsibility for my actions
in that video. I'm disgusted.
I was disgusted then when
I did it. I’m disgusted now, Sean Combs, via Instagram.
In November, Combs' ex-girlfriend
Casandra Ventura alleged in a federal lawsuit
that Combs raped and physically abused her. .
In November, Combs' ex-girlfriend
Casandra Ventura alleged in a federal lawsuit
that Combs raped and physically abused her. .
At the time, Combs denied the accusations
and stressed that the settlement was
in "no way" an admission of guilt.
The lawsuit included allegations that Combs
attacked her in a hotel, which would appear to
be supported by the 2016 video released by CNN. .
The video was reportedly captured
in a hotel hallway in March 2016 and
includes multiple angles of the incident. .
Combs is currently the subject of a federal investigation
and a number of civil lawsuits, which include accusations
of sexual assault, trafficking and other criminal activities
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Red Lobster Says , Locations Will Stay Open , After Filing For Bankruptcy.
On May 19, Red Lobster confirmed in
a statement that the company has filed for
voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Florida. .
NBC reports that the largest seafood chain in
the United States said that filing for Chapter 11 will , "drive operational improvements, simplify the business
through a reduction in locations, and pursue a sale
of substantially all of its assets as a going concern.".
In a so-called stalking horse arrangement, Red Lobster
will sell the entire business to a new entity that is
completely owned and controlled by lenders. .
According to the company, lenders have
provided $100 million in financial commitments
to fund the chain's ongoing operations.
According to the company, lenders have
provided $100 million in financial commitments
to fund the chain's ongoing operations.
NBC reports that the company's bankruptcy
petition lists Red Lobster's assets at a value
between $1 billion and $10 billion.
The chain stressed that despite closing around
99 locations across the U.S., remaining locations
will remain open during the bankruptcy process.
The company added that it has been , "working with vendors to ensure
that operations are unaffected.".
This restructuring is the best path
forward for Red Lobster. It allows
us to address several financial and
operational challenges and emerge
stronger and re-focused on our growth, Jonathan Tibus, Red Lobster CEO, via NBC.
The 56-year-old chain was founded back in 1968.
By 2019, Red Lobster had expanded to include
nearly 700 locations across the country.
NBC reports that the company has struggled
under a growing debt load after failing to regain
a foothold following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A large fire broke out at Novo Nordisk's offices near Copenhagen today, the second blaze to hit the Ozempic-maker in a week, the company posted on social media.
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New Analysis Suggests , Long-Term Effectiveness , for Wegovy Users .
NBC reports that patients taking
Novo Nordisk's obesity treatment maintain
an average of 10% weight loss over four years.
The news potentially boosts the
drugmaker's push for Wegovy to be
covered by insurers and governments. .
The company submitted long-term
findings at the European Congress
on Obesity in Venice, Italy. .
This is the longest study
we’ve conducted so far of
semaglutide for weight loss, Martin Holst Lange, Novo’s head of development, via NBC.
We see that once the majority
of the weight loss is accrued,
you don’t go back and start
to increase in weight
if you stay on the drug, Martin Holst Lange, Novo’s head of development, via NBC.
According to another analysis published by
the drugmaker, approximately 17% of trial participants stopped using the treatment
due to side effects like nausea. .
The costly treatment ranges from $200
to nearly $2,000 per month in the ten
countries where the drug is available.
NBC reports that Novo Nordisk was the
first drugmaker to market GLP-1 agonists,
originally developed as a diabetes treatment,
to address record high obesity rates.
NBC reports that Novo Nordisk was the
first drugmaker to market GLP-1 agonists,
originally developed as a diabetes treatment,
to address record high obesity rates.
Rival Eli Lilly launched its drug
Zepbound in the United States
in December of 2023. .
Neither drugmaker has managed
to produce enough of the
treatment to meet surging demand
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Latest Weight-Loss Drug , Faces Shortages .
The United States Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) says that high demand has left the latest
weight-loss drug, Zepbound, in short supply.
'Newsweek' reports that the Eli Lilly product
is expected to experience limited availability
through Q2 of 2024 as surging demand has
outpaced the manufacturer's expectations.
We have experienced
an unparalleled surge in
demand for our type 2
diabetes and obesity medicines, Eli Lilly spokesperson, via 'Newsweek'.
We recognize this situation may
cause a disruption in peoples'
treatment regimens and are
working with purpose and
urgency to help meet
the surge in demand, Eli Lilly spokesperson, via 'Newsweek'.
The FDA said that Novo Nordisk's weight-loss
drug, Wegovy, is also experiencing a
widespread supply shortage with no end
in sight for the drug's limited availability.
By the year 2030, 'Newsweek' reports
that the weight-loss drug market is
expected to grow to about $100 billion.
We expect our investments
in manufacturing and supply
capacity to progressively increase
production of our medicines
throughout 2024 and beyond, Eli Lilly spokesperson, via 'Newsweek'.
Over the past year, manufacturer Eli Lilly
has already seen share prices rise over 102%.
The company has announced plans
to expand operations to meet increased
demand for its incretin products which are
used in the firm's diabetes treatments. .
Incretin mimics gut hormones
that regulate blood sugar
while also suppressing appetite
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