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GLP-1 drugs carried higher hair loss risk than two rivals

Comparing 12,004 people starting a GLP-1 drug against those starting other diabetes medicines, researchers found more diagnosed hair loss. The absolute risk stayed low.

Aug 2, 2026

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GLP-1 drugs tracked with fewer fractures, but only with diabetes

A JAMA Network Open study of 133,606 matched patients found GLP-1 drugs linked to lower fracture risk in type 2 diabetes, and higher risk in people without it.

Jul 29, 2026

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Mazdutide took off 16.7% of body weight in a phase 3 trial

A JAMA phase 3 trial of 461 Chinese adults with obesity found the dual glucagon and GLP-1 drug mazdutide cut body weight by 16.65% over 60 weeks against 1.50% on placebo.

Jul 29, 2026

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Weight-loss drugs worked better with lifestyle, not without

A JAMA Pediatrics network meta-analysis of 42 trials in 3,835 adolescents found every obesity drug performed better paired with lifestyle treatment than on its own.

Jul 28, 2026