{
  "id": 19191509,
  "title": "Eli Lilly shows GLP-1 weight-loss pill Foundayo can dramatically improve sleep apnea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/eli-lilly-shows-glp-1-weight-loss-pill-foundayo-can-dramatically",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-09T18:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Scientific American",
    "slug": "scientific-american",
    "url": "https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/eli-lilly-shows-glp-1-weight-loss-pill-foundayo-can-dramatically-improve-sleep-apnea/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Clinical trial results published in JAMA reveal that daily GLP-1 pill, sold under the brand name Foundayo, effectively reduced the severity of obstructive sleep apnea in obese individuals. The drug, developed by Eli Lilly and already approved for obesity treatment, showed a 43.8% reduction in sleep apnea severity in non-PAP users and a 27.5% reduction in PAP users after 52 weeks of treatment. Participants also experienced significant weight loss, averaging 28 pounds over the study period. Foundayo's cardiovascular benefits are suggested due to its impact on oxygen levels and blood pressure. Eli Lilly plans to seek FDA approval for Foundayo's treatment of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity or overweight by year-end.",
  "summary": "Foundayo, a daily pill, successfully reduced obstructive sleep apnea, according to clinical trial data",
  "key_points": [
    "GLP-1 pill Foundayo reduces sleep apnea severity by 43.8% in non-PAP users",
    "27.5% reduction in sleep apnea severity for PAP users after 52 weeks",
    "Participants lost an average of 28 pounds over 52-week study period"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "STAT News",
        "title": "STAT+: Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 pill Foundayo helped alleviate sleep apnea in studies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/stat-eli-lillys-glp-1-pill-foundayo-helped-alleviate-sleep-apnea-in",
        "published": "2026-11-09T14:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}