This raises issues of access those who can afford it may benefit, while others cannot, potentially widening health disparities
About the Study In the present study, researchers investigated associations between GLP-1RA use and major cardiovascular and thromboembolic events in adults with obesity and AID
Using it without medical need or supervision can lead to health risks and is not recommended
News provided by Eli Lilly and Company May 21, 2026, 06:45 ET In TRIUMPH-1, participants on 12 mg retatrutide lost an average of 70.3 lbs (28.3%) over 80 weeks with 45.3% of participants achieving 30% weight loss, a level long associated with bariatric surgery Individuals with a baseline BMI 35 who participated in a study extension continued to lose weight, and achieved up to an average of 85.0 lbs (30.3%) weight loss at 104 weeks At the 4 mg dose, reached with only a single escalation step, participants lost an average of 47.2 lbs (19.0%) at 80 weeks with a lower observed discontinuation rate due to adverse events vs
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