One of those is Boston-based Syntis Bio, which is working on a daily pill that mimics the effects of gastric bypass—no actual surgery required. Today, the company announced early data from animals and ...

SYNT-101 offers a novel approach to weight loss by temporarily altering nutrient absorption in the small intestine. Unlike ...

A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.

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Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass are two types of weight loss surgery. They are effective ...

In a detailed feature by TIME Magazine, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has unveiled promising early results from clinical ...

Eat mindfully to support digestion. “Digestion starts in the brain, so slowing down, chewing thoroughly, and stepping away ...