July 16, 2026

Oral Aleniglipron Reduced Weight at 36 Weeks

In a phase 2b trial, the highest dose produced an estimated 12% mean weight reduction vs 1% with placebo, although gastrointestinal adverse events were common.

Conexiant

July 16, 2026

Do Sitting Patterns Matter?

Researchers analyzed UK Biobank data to determine whether spending sedentary time in prolonged vs interrupted bouts was associated with subsequent cancer incidence and cancer mortality.

Conexiant

July 14, 2026

CGM Linked to More Time in Range

In a randomized crossover trial of insulin-treated patients receiving hemodialysis, real-time continuous glucose monitoring did not improve the primary hypoglycemia outcome but increased time in range and reduced time above range vs capillary testing.

Conexiant

July 13, 2026

GLP-1 RAs Associated With Small ION Risk Increase

In an observational US target trial emulation, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist initiation was associated with about 3 to 4 more ischemic optic neuropathy cases per 10,000 patients over 18 months than two comparator drug classes.

Conexiant

July 10, 2026

10 CMS and FDA Actions Affecting Care in 2026

From Medicare payment updates to drug approvals and device access, these federal actions may affect reimbursement, prescribing, patient access, and clinical workflows.

Conexiant

July 09, 2026

Prolonged Sleep Restriction May Increase Body Weight

In a pooled analysis of two randomized crossover trials, reducing nightly sleep by about 1.5 hours for 6 weeks was associated with modest increases in body weight and waist circumference without measurable changes in body composition.

Conexiant

July 06, 2026

ACP Ranks Obesity Drug Options

A living clinical guideline outlines a treatment hierarchy for selected pharmacologic therapies in patients with obesity and selected patients with overweight.

Conexiant

July 01, 2026

Bariatric Surgery Reduces Lens Density

Research suggests improved ocular tissue transparency after major weight loss following bariatric surgery

The Ophthalmologist

June 30, 2026

How Does Social Media Influence Health Decisions?

National survey findings suggest many US adults report making health decisions based on social media despite widespread concerns about the accuracy of health information shared to the platforms.

Conexiant

June 30, 2026

Mass Spec Roundup: Hidden Origins and Cellular States

New studies separate host and microbial metabolites, trace secreted proteins, identify a pro-regenerative cardiomyocyte state, and map macrophage lipid metabolism

The Analytical Scientist