July 10, 2025

HHS Scraps Preventive Care Panel Meeting

HHS unexpectedly canceled a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, prompting fears it may be dismantled following similar moves by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at other federal health agencies.

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July 09, 2025

Once-Weekly Combo Injection Cuts Weight by 20% 

A large 68-week clinical trial found that a once-weekly combination injection of cagrilintide and semaglutide led to significant and sustained weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity, with over half achieving at least 20% weight reduction.

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July 08, 2025

Orforglipron Lowers A1c, Weight in T2D Patients 

A 40-week trial presented at ADA's 85th Scientific Sessions showed that daily oral orforglipron significantly lowered blood sugar and body weight in adults with early type 2 diabetes.

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July 08, 2025

Weekly Efsitora Matches Glargine in HbA1c Control

The regimen also showed lower hypoglycemia rates in insulin-naive adults with type 2 diabetes.

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July 03, 2025

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.

ADA News

November 17, 2023

FDA Approves Capivasertib With Fulvestrant for Breast Cancer

On November 16, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved capivasertib (Truqap) with fulvestrant for adult patients with hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or m...

The ASCO Post

April 29, 2024

Exposed to Agent Orange at US Bases, Veterans Face Cancer Without VA Compensation

A veteran's struggle for recognition of health issues linked to exposure to a controversial herbicide used by the military.

KFF Health News

February 28, 2025

FDA Issues Label Change to Testosterone Drugs

The U.S. FDA has recommended new labeling changes for testosterone products based on clinical and post-market studies related to blood pressure and cardiovascular effects.

Reuters

April 29, 2024

Record Heat Waves Propel Surge in Heat-Related Illness

2023 brought record-breaking heat waves in the United States, significantly impacting vulnerable groups. Analysis by the CDC revealed a substantial number of heat-related illness (HRI) emergency department visits, resulting in multiple public health alerts.

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