New Drug Helps Fight Obesity
A new drug from Artelo Biosciences shows promise for weight loss, working as well as a popular medicine in studies.
Many people struggle with extra weight. Doctors look for new ways to help them. A company named Artelo Biosciences is working on an exciting new drug.
This drug helps the body in a new way. It works on what are called cannabinoid receptors. These are like tiny locks on cells. The drug is called ART26. It showed great results in tests with mice that were overweight.
The mice taking ART26 lost a lot of weight. They lost as much weight as mice taking semaglutide. Semaglutide is a well-known drug for weight loss, like Ozempic. This means ART26 could be a strong new choice for people.
ART26 is a pill you can take by mouth. This makes it easy for many people. It could give new hope for a healthier future.
Source: FierceBiotech
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