Some experts say oral versions of popular weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy could offer people more flexibility and accessibility. What’s keeping the pills from taking off?

For some common medical conditions, timing is everything when it comes to taking medications. Now, a customizable capsule ...

It’s been nicknamed “Ozempic feet,” when those shedding pounds on the injectable drugs find that the skin on their feet is ...

A new study analyzed how often people develop severe side effects after taking semaglutide — known by brand names Ozempic and ...

One of those is Boston-based Syntis Bio, which is working on a daily pill that mimics the effects of gastric bypass—no actual surgery required. Today, the company announced early data from animals and ...

Imagine taking just one pill in the morning and being covered for all your medications for the entire day. That’s the future ...

Drugmaker Eli Lilly said Thursday that an experimental pill form of popular GLP-1 medications helped people with type 2 ...

Managing complex medication schedules could soon become as simple as taking a single capsule each day. Engineers at the ...

Procedures including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy modify your digestive system to limit food intake or absorption, delivering substantial results that pills often can’t match.

The rise in GLP-1 use among young women raises concerns about contraceptive efficacy and potential pregnancy risks. Learn ...

While GLP-1 drugs have delivered new hope and unprecedented efficacy, there is significant demand for additional treatment ...