Eli Lilly Obesity Pill Helps Clear Sleep Apnea in New Trial
A daily pill from Eli Lilly cuts breathing troubles for people with sleep apnea and obesity.
Millions of people struggle to breathe while they sleep. Many wear bulky face masks every night to stay healthy. A new daily pill may give them a simpler way to rest.
Eli Lilly tested its daily pill on adults with obesity and severe sleep apnea. The drug is called Foundayo. Patients who took the medicine had fewer breathing pauses at night. The pill cut these sleep issues while helping patients shed weight.
The drug maker plans to ask the U.S. government for approval before the year ends. This move puts the company ahead in the race to treat sleep troubles with simple pills instead of shots or loud machines.
Better sleep helps people live longer and feel alert each morning. If regulators approve the drug, patients gain an easy daily choice. Investors also see how the weight-loss market expands into new care.
Source: CNBC
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