The FDA approved a pill version of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide (Wegovy), making it the first oral GLP-1 agent indicated for weight loss, Novo Nordisk announced on Monday. The once-daily 25 ...

U.S. regulators approved the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill—a tablet formulation of Novo Nordisk’s NOVO.B3.00%increase; green up pointing triangle Ozempic and Wegovy—ushering in a new era of the obesity ...

Some tout a daily semaglutide pill as a game-changer for weight-loss treatment. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss and maintenance. Drugmaker Novo ...

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a pill version of Wegovy, Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight loss drug. The Wegovy pill, as it’s called, is first oral version of a GLP-1 drug that ...

The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy, introducing a new option for how patients can take medicines in a class of drugs ...

Aortic valve stenosis occurs when the aortic valve narrows, constricting blood flow from the heart through the artery and to the entire body. In severe cases, it can lead to heart failure. Identifying ...

The drug targets the PCSK9 protein, and could give millions of people a more affordable option to reduce their heart disease risk. By Gina Kolata Merck, the company that introduced statins to the ...

The first female oral contraceptive was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1960. In the 65 years since its inception, it has become a commonly used drug. The same cannot be said for ...

Apple has announced a major overhaul of its bug bounty program that doubles the top reward to $2 million for exploit chains that can match the sophistication of mercenary spyware attacks. With bonuses ...

Share on Pinterest The FDA recently approved a generic abortion pill that’s considered as safe and effective as mifepristone. Shuran Huang for The Washington Post via Getty Images The approval, ...