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A new oral approach to GLP-1 treatment helped adults with obesity or overweight lose as much as 12 percent of their body weight over 36 weeks, according to a randomized phase II clinical trial published in Nature Medicine. Robert Kushner, MD, ’82 GME, professor emeritus of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine, was a co-author of the study. A GLP-1 Drug That Comes as a Pill Aleniglipron differs from currently available GLP-1 drugs (glucagon-like peptide 1) such as semaglutide, which is sold as Ozempic and Wegovy. Instead of being a peptide-based injectable medication, aleniglipron is a…

US president Donald Trump has warned Fifa would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body.Infantino has come under pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private investors.But in a post on his Truth Social social media site early on Tuesday, Trump said removing the Fifa president would be a costly move.The US president wrote: “Fifa would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing president Gianni Infantino.“He is fantastic, having just presided over the…

Telemundo‘s Operación Triunfo Season 1 finale was marred by sadness after the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday, August 10. The singing competition was to be full of joy as one singer was crowned the winner of the talent show following weeks of arduous work. Although the show is produced for the United States Latino audience, Telemundo produces the talent competition in Colombia. At the top of the finale, host Natalia Téllez acknowledged the recent events that have devastated the country. “Before starting our grand finale full of music and emotions, we want to take a couple of moments…

Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan  A heritage initiative documenting the lives, achievements and enduring legacies of 100 of Ibadanland’s most distinguished sons and daughters has opened nominations for members of the public. A statement issued on behalf of the organisers by Dada Samuel, said individuals, families, institutions, organisations and communities are invited to nominate outstanding Ibadan indigenes whose contributions have made significant impacts in Ibadanland, Nigeria and beyond. According to the organisers, the Compendium of the 100 Most Illustrious Sons and Daughters of Ibadanland is aimed at preserving the stories of exceptional personalities and inspiring future generations. “Do you know a…

By Henry Umrou , Omeiza Ajayi & Adeola Badru ABUJA – Supporters of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid under the aegis of the Renewed Hope Project 2027 have dismissed the planned alliance among opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Donald Duke and other political actors, describing the move as no threat to the rAll Progressives Congress, APC. The group made the declaration, yesterday, in Abuja during the inauguration and official unveiling of the Renewed Hope Project 2027, held under the theme, “A New Beginning, A Shared Vision, With Greater Nigeria.” The group spoke as the G100,…

It’s difficult enough to recognize and exit a toxic personal relationship. When that relationship is also intertwined with the bread and butter of your profession, it can be even more painful to unwind.Jordy, the GLAAD and Queerties-nominated singer-songwriter, could write a book about this. Instead, he wrote his fourth studio album, the listen-on-repeat pop collection In Retrospect. From Normal People, a bop that encourages self-grace when we’re not where we thought we would be at a given stage of life, to Little Distractions, a ballad that explores addiction in a rare and beautifully vulnerable manner, the album is reflective, encouraging…

The European Space Agency is trying to understand why astronauts lose their eyesight in space, in the hope they can figure out how to treat—or even prevent—the condition as looming longer spaceflights heighten the risk of permanent vision damage.The agency has commissioned British eye-scanning startup Siloton to develop a solution ahead of the international Artemis flights to the moon and other deep space missions. The health tech uses quantum technology to shrink core components used in eye-testing equipment found at optometrists to fit on a photonic chip smaller than a coin.Founded by physicists in 2020, Siloton is currently working with…

Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacterium found in coastal waters.Louisiana has confirmed nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, the state’s health department said last week in a news release. All were hospitalized, and five died. During the same period over the previous decade, Louisiana reported an average of seven cases and one death.“Seek medical care immediately if a wound exposed to brackish or salt water becomes red, swollen, painful, warm or discolored,” officials said in the release.Vibrio bacteria thrive in seawater and in the…

The 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs begin on Thursday with the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tenn. The top 70 players in the FedEx Cup standings will be in the field this week, with the top 50 from this no-cut event advancing to the BMW Championship. The purse is $20 million and points are quadrupled compared to standard PGA events, so the standings can shift dramatically based on the outcome. Scottie Scheffler, who is atop the points leaderboard, is also the favorite this week at +500 (risk $100 to win $500) in the 2026 FedEx St. Jude…

Andrea Bocelli is set to return to Wales for the first time in 22 years as part of a new festival.The Italian tenor will take to the Principality Stadium, in Cardiff, for the inaugural Land of Song Festival.It has been billed as a celebration of the musical heritage of Wales featuring world-renowned artists and choirs, and was inspired by Wales’s reputation as the land of song.The 67-year-old said he was “thrilled” to be making his first ever headline appearance in Wales on such an “unforgettable evening”.Bocelli, who has been blind since the age of 12, is one of the most…