Suddenly, that person is not just taking a shot
There are estimated to be at least 1 million patients currently on compounded GLP-1s in the US
If obesity is better understood as a problem of fat trapping, a neuroendocrine fuel-partitioning disorder rather than an energy balance problem, that has profound implications for not just the treatment of obesity but for its prevention
On August 27, 2025, the Administrative Law Judge granted the FTCs motion and lifted the stay
Once someone has done all the right things for nutrition, fitness, sleep, stress management, and frailty prevention, then having a conversation about adding a pharmacologic option for longevity or optimization becomes appropriate. The Takeaway GLP-1 medications, like semaglutide and tirzepatide, were originally developed for diabetes, but researchers are now exploring if they may extend lifespan and help people maintain good health for a longer period of time
Tobacco product use and the risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19: current understanding and recommendations for future research
