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Health Canada approves drug that treats sleep apnea in adults with obesity

Zepbound the now the only GLP-1 drug in Canada approved for the sleep disorder that causes people to stop breathing temporarily because their upper airway is blocked.
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CityNews Montreal
· Jun 24, 2026
Health Canada approves weight-loss drug for sleep apnea in patients with obesity
Health Canada has approved weight-loss drug Zepbound for treating obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. The department confirmed that the authorization granted on June 11 makes Zepbound the only GLP-1 drug in Canada approved for the sleep disorder that causes people to stop breathing temporarily because their upper airway is blocked. That blockage can [] The post Health Canada approves weight-loss drug for sleep apnea in patients with obesity appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Irish Mirror
· Jul 1, 2026
Doctor says sleeping with extra pillows could be sign of worrying disease
A doctor has warned that needing extra pillows to sleep could be an early warning sign of heart disease - and there are several other subtle cardiovascular health signs that are easily missed
Jamaica Information Service
· Jul 10, 2026
HFJ Celebrates 55 Years with Islandwide Community Health Outreach
The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is expanding access to cardiovascular health services through a series of community health centre visits across the island during July. The outreach programme is []
Canada's National Observer
· Jun 30, 2026
Canada approves the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss
Health Canada has approved the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss.
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jun 26, 2026
Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B) Secures UK Approval For Once-Daily Oral Wegovy Pill, Reshaping Obesity Treatment Access
Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B) has received UK regulatory approval for an oral version of Wegovy, making it the first authorized daily GLP-1 pill for weight management in the country. The approval covers obese and overweight adults, providing a meaningful alternative to injectable GLP-1 therapies that have dominated the obesity treatment landscape. The decision is expected [] The post Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B) Secures UK Approval For Once-Daily Oral Wegovy Pill, Reshaping Obesity Treatment Access appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
Investing.com
· Jun 29, 2026
FDA approves United Therapeutics’ LungFX lung perfusion device
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Related coverage for "Health Canada approves drug that treats sleep apnea in adults with obesity": CityNews Montreal — Health Canada approves weight-loss drug for sleep apnea in patients with obesity. Irish Mirror — Doctor says sleeping with extra pillows could be sign of worrying disease. Jamaica Information Service — HFJ Celebrates 55 Years with Islandwide Community Health Outreach. Canada's National Observer — Canada approves the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss. Foreign Policy Journal — Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B) Secures UK Approval For Once-Daily Oral Wegovy Pill, Reshaping Obesity Treatment Access. Investing.com — FDA approves United Therapeutics’ LungFX lung perfusion device

