GLP-1s—From Gut Hormone Discovery to a Public Health Revolution: Should Everyone be on GLP-1s?

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GLP-1 receptor agonists are one of the most revolutionary new classes of drugs in decades. In this episode of Healthy Dialogue, host Derek C. Angus, MD, MPH, sat down with Jens Juul Holst, MD, DMSc, and Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, DMSc, 2 pioneering scientists behind the discovery and development of GLP-1 RAs. Together, they traced the fascinating origin story of GLP-1 RAs and offered their thoughts on what comes next.

 

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Thread 'GLP-1 drugs are entering a new chapter'

Apr 11, 2026

In this episode of Science Quickly, Scientific American’s associate health editor Lauren Young joins host Kendra Pierre-Louis to talk about how the story of GLP‑1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro is evolving. We trace GLP-1s’ origins as type 2 diabetes treatments, their rise as blockbuster weight‑loss medications and the ensuing complications—including the expanding market for compounded drugs. And we look at how the landscape has only grown more complex as researchers explore surprising potential uses for GLP‑1s, from addiction treatment to...

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