Ovum, founded by Dr Ariella Heffernan-Mark, has raised $1.7 million in a pre-seed round to tackle the women’s health market – projected to be worth $121 billion by 2033. Globally, the gender health gap is valued at $1 trillion.
These drugs work to treat diabetes and weight loss by suppressing the appetite and lowering blood sugar and A1C—which may end up being an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s, heart conditions, depression, and many other conditions.
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A class of diabetes and weight loss drugs that includes Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro could also help protect against a variety of cancers, according to new research published Friday, adding to mounting evidence that injections offer numerous additional health benefits as pressure builds for insurers and public health providers to cover the popular medication in spite of persistent shortages and cost concerns.
Patients who used the drug experienced more time without experiencing involuntary and erratic movements.
Advancements in mortality rates among leading causes of death were cause to celebrate, but the pandemic hampered life expectancy rate improvements.
Chinese officials have said the outbreak is linked to known pathogens, including the influenza virus and the virus that causes Covid-19.
The drug is similar to Ozempic, which is commonly used for diabetes and weight loss.