Some outcomes, like reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and increased chance of nausea, were expected. But others took researchers by surprise.

The Biden administration said Medicare will negotiate discounts with drug companies on 15 drugs prescribed to treat cancer, diabetes and asthma.

Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.

The new treatment targets gut hormone GLP-1 but also mimics amylin, a hormone released by the pancreas that suppresses hunger.

Recent findings indicate that widely used weight-loss medications might lead to muscle loss, including vital heart muscle, potentially leading to serious health complications over time. Experts call for more research and a cautious approach to using these drugs,

The study revealed that weight-loss drugs significantly benefit neurological and behavioral health, including decreased risks of addiction.

One of Novo Nordisk's next-generation obesity shots to follow up on the success of Wegovy helped patients lose 22% of their weight in 36 weeks, according to early-stage trial results on Friday, boosting the drugmaker's shares.

Novo Nordisk shares rose sharply after the Danish pharmaceutical giant said an experimental weight-loss shot helped patients lose 22% of their bodyweight in a clinical trial.