May 2, 2026

Weight Loss Drug Reduces Diabetes Risk by 94 Percent in Clinical Trial

Team Metabolic Health Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in the popular weight loss drug Zepbound, has been shown to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in obese or overweight adults with pre-diabetes by a huge 94 percent. The results reported on pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly’s own phase 3 clinical trial follow weekly tirzepatide injections compared to placebo injections among 1,032 […]

Children with Obesity Have Increased Risk of Atopic Dermatitis

Team Metabolic Health A new study revealed children who go from normal weight to overweight have a greater risk of atopic dermatitis than obese children who maintain their weight. A new study found children with obesity have an increased risk of pediatric immune-mediated skin diseases, particularly atopic dermatitis. Conversely, weight loss can lower the risk. […]

New method accelerates drug discovery from years to months

Team Metabolic Health Researchers from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital have found a new method to increase both speed and success rates in drug discovery. The study, published Aug. 30 in the journal Science Advances, offers renewed promise when it comes to discovering new drugs. “The hope is we can […]

Pigs to the rescue: Revolutionizing kidney transplants

Team Metabolic Health The numbers are staggering; right now, about 100,000 people are on a waitlist for a kidney transplant but there aren’t enough donors. While they haven’t perfected it, researchers are working to see if some animals might be able to fill the gap. Pigs to the rescue: Revolutionizing kidney transplants© IVANHOE When it comes […]

Phase 2 Data Supports the Effectiveness, Safety of NBI-1117568 for Schizophrenia

Team Metabolic Health A phase 2 trial met its primary endpoint, showing NBI-1117568, the first M4 selective agonist, is effective and safe at treating adult schizophrenia. Neurocrine Biosciences recently announced their phase 2 trial met its primary endpoint, demonstrating the effectiveness of NBI-1117568 for schizophrenia. The once-daily 20 mg dose of NBI-1117568 provided a statistically significant […]

Pfizer, Flagship Pioneering add Quotient Therapeutics to long-term pact

Team Metabolic Health Pfizer will work with the Flagship-funded Quotient Therapeutics to conduct research that will inform drug development for cardiovascular and renal diseases. More than a year after Pfizer and venture capital company Flagship Pioneering struck a partnership investing in 10 life sciences programs, the two unveiled a collaboration with Quotient Therapeutics. The Flagship-funded […]

A New Drug Could Change The HIV Prevention Landscape, But Only With A Fair Price Tag

Team Metabolic Health In June, Gilead Sciences announced impressive early results from its PURPOSE 1 trial, which showed 100 percent efficacy of lenacapavir in preventing new HIV infections among cisgender women in Sub-Saharan Africa. Lenacapavir is being investigated as an injectable antiretroviral medication that can be taken once every six months as preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to […]

Thyroid swelling: What does it indicate? How to get it treated?

Team Metabolic Health Thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck responsible for producing thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). These hormones help in normal growth and metabolism of the body. Thyroid issues are common in women and can be treated with hormonal supplements. However, swelling of the thyroid gland can indicate other […]

Friday Tips! Does A Five Minute Nap Actually Help?

Team Metabolic Health As a sleep enthusiast, I must confess that there’s nothing quite like the rejuvenating power of a good nap. When that afternoon slump rolls around, I’m always on the lookout for a cozy nook where I can catch a few winks and recharge my batteries. But in this fast-paced world, we don’t […]

Lilly releases Zepbound® (tirzepatide) single-dose vials, expanding supply and access for adults living with obesity

Team Metabolic Health Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) has announced Zepbound (tirzepatide) 2.5 mg and 5 mg single-dose vials are available for self-pay for patients with an on-label prescription, significantly expanding the supply of Zepbound in response to high demand. The single-dose vials are priced at a 50% or greater discount compared to the list price of all […]

Eating Meat Is Linked With Diabetes Risk, New Studies Suggest

Team Metabolic Health For sausage, salami and steak lovers, the news has not been good. Scientists have been consistently finding links between red and processed meat consumption and heart disease, some types of cancer and earlier death. And now, two recent studies have added to the growing body of evidence that a meat-heavy diet may increase the risk of […]