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health-and-medicine9 days ago•6 min saved

Oral pill boosts fat burning by energizing muscle metabolism, sidestepping Ozempic drawbacks

An experimental oral β2 agonist pill activates metabolism in skeletal muscle to lower blood sugar and increase fat burning without reducing appetite or causing muscle loss, addressing downsides seen with GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. Early Phase I results show good tolerability in healthy volunteers and people with type 2 diabetes, with Phase II trials planned to test efficacy and potential use alone or with existing therapies.

via ScienceDaily|

#diabetes #glp-1 #health-and-medicine

health11 months ago•3 min saved

New Oral Weight-Loss Drug Offers Effective Results Without Common Side Effects

A new oral drug targeting the β2-adrenergic receptor shows promise as a safer alternative to Ozempic for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, with potential benefits including muscle growth and fewer side effects, currently in phase 2 clinical trials.

via ScienceAlert|

#b2-adrenergic-receptor #diabetes #health

health3 years ago•3 min saved

Advancements in Stopping Sleeping Sickness Parasite.

Sleeping sickness, caused by Trypanosoma parasites, is a neglected tropical disease that can lead to death if left untreated. A new oral drug, tested in clinical trials, is 95% effective at curing the disease and only needs to be taken once. The World Health Organization aims to eradicate sleeping sickness by 2030, and this new drug could be a saving grace for hundreds of people in Africa who continue to get diagnosed with this harrowing illness each year.

via ScienceAlert|

#africa #eradication #health