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Obesity is an initiator of colon adenomas but not a promoter of colorectal cancer in the Black Womens Health Study
Most patients can continue GLP-1 medication before surgery, but some patients need extra precautions or may need to delay surgery if they have higher risk factors
The patches are promoted as a convenient alternative to pills, powders, gels, drinks, gummies or needles that deliver GLP-1-stimulating ingredients through your skin. Key claims include appetite suppression, metabolism support, blood sugar regulation, and healthy weight loss without losing muscle. However, these claims require careful examination against what we know about transdermal drug delivery and the ingredients actually contained in the patches
Reported positive in December 2025, first Phase 3 readout of the program
The FDA removed semaglutide and tirzepatide from its drug shortage list, which limits when and how these medications can be legally compounded
