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New GLP-1 Pill Matches Injectable Weight-Loss Drugs in Landmark Trial
A once-daily oral therapy delivered comparable weight loss to leading injectables in a 78-week phase 3 trial, potentially reshaping the obesity market.
July 9, 2026
Breakthrough Obesity Pill Shows Injection-Level Results
A once-daily oral drug matched popular injectables in trials, potentially widening access to effective weight-loss treatment.
July 8, 2026
The Longevity Revolution: Science Targets Aging Itself
Researchers are shifting focus from treating diseases to slowing the biology of aging.
July 7, 2026
New study links daily movement to sharper long-term brain health
Researchers found that even modest daily activity is associated with better cognitive outcomes as people age.
July 7, 2026
The Longevity Boom: What Science Really Says About Living Longer, Better
A wave of research into aging is fueling hope — and hype. Experts urge a focus on proven habits over unproven shortcuts.
July 6, 2026
Mental Health Moves to the Center of Workplace Policy
Employers are treating psychological wellbeing as a core business priority, not a perk.
July 5, 2026
Vaccine Advances Target Cancer With Personalized Shots
Custom mRNA vaccines tailored to individual tumors are showing promise in trials.
July 3, 2026
Mental Health Apps Face a Reckoning Over Effectiveness
Regulators and researchers are demanding evidence that wellness apps actually work.
July 1, 2026