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GLP-1

TOFA Boosts GLP-1 Effectiveness

TOFA, short for 5-tetradecyloxy-2-furoic acid, is a compound recently shown to cause weight loss without the muscle loss associated with GLP-1s, at least in mice.

What’s Behind the Problem Drinking Decline?

Research shows a sharp decline in problem drinking in the U.S., but no one is exactly sure why.

This Is Your Brain On Booze

Researchers find a similar source for alcoholism and obesity, which may explain why GLP-1 drugs appear to treat both diseases.

New Research on GLP-1 Drugs and Substance Use Disorders

A massive Swedish study shows GLP-1 drugs significantly reduce hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder and other substance use disorders.

Breaking the Bond Between Cravings and Consumption

A researcher from New Zealand reveals the importance of the lateral septum in breaking the bond between cravings and consumption.

85% Reduction in Substance Use Disorders With GLP-1 Drugs

A new study finds stunning declines in substance use disorders when people with obesity or type 2 diabetes use GLP-1 drugs.