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How weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy were developed and the scientists behind them
Developed to treat diabetes, drugs like Ozempic now help fight obesity. Scientists newly honoured for working on them recall their findings.
Long-overlooked scientist shares Lasker Award with other GLP-1 researchers
GLP-1 based drugs are transforming the treatment of obesity and opening up new avenues for addressing heart disease, addiction, and even Alzheimer’s. Now, three scientists who played key roles in their invention have won a prestigious Lasker Award for biomedical research.
The winding, fitful path to the wildly popular weight loss drug Ozempic
Together with Habener and others, she proved this theory through lab experiments and human trials, identifying its therapeutic potential.It was only later studies by Habener, Mojsov, and others that revealed GLP-1's ability to slow stomach emptying and its interaction with receptors in the brain,
Obesity-Drug Pioneers Win Prestigious Lasker Award for Medical Science
Three scientists are honored for developing a class of blockbuster weight-loss drugs. Is a Nobel prize on the way?
Scientists behind development of weight-loss drugs win award
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are booming in popularity, but experts warn they aren't silver bullets for obesity.
Dallas scientist wins prestigious Lasker Award for immune research
The immune system has a remarkable way of fighting foreign invaders. Antibodies circulating in the blood can latch on to bits of virus, and certain cells can gobble up bacteria. But when wayward DNA gets inside our cells,
Scientists who laid groundwork for weight-loss drugs win Lasker medical award
One of the researchers described the circumstances that led to the discovery as “serendipity.” This year’s prestigious Lasker medical awards recognize a trio of scientists without whom Ozempic and other blockbuster weight-loss drugs might not exist.
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West Branch BOE hears water bottle policy concerns
The West Branch Board of Education heard concerns from two parents regarding the middle school’s water bottle policy. Lisa Brown and Svetlana Herron both shared their concerns regarding the policy, ...
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Research That Led to Obesity Drugs Wins Major Medical Prize
Three scientists were recognized by the Lasker Awards for their work on the GLP-1 hormone. Others were honored for work to ...
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Should You Wash Frozen Fruits and Veggies? Not All Are Safe to Eat From the Bag
“All frozen fruits and vegetables are not safe to eat straight from the bag, but this has nothing to do with washing them,” ...
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