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obesity

[oh-bee-si-tee] / oʊˈbi sɪ ti /


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Novo suffered a setback in February when its experimental obesity shot, CagriSema, failed to outperform Lilly’s tirzepatide in a study.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Foundayo is Lilly’s second weight-loss treatment after Zepbound, and the growing franchise aligns with the company’s strategy to remain the world’s most successful developer of obesity therapies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Novo Nordisk has launched a new discounted subscription program for its Wegovy obesity drugs in the U.S. as it tries to win customers by offering a “lower, predictable monthly price.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"That really got our attention, as it suggests that this pathway could be relevant in human obesity and metabolic health," said Shamsi.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

For me, it was a straightforward good thing—a potent, ground-level way to address childhood obesity.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama