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Weight loss drugs could help with binge eating disorder
Drugs commonly used for weight loss, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have been found to reduce the key symptoms of binge eating disorder, in a new review of evidence led by UCL researchers.
16 Jul 2026
Promising early results from Alzheimer's trial targeting tau
A UCL and UCLH-led clinical trial of a new Alzheimer’s disease medication has shown encouraging results in slowing cognitive decline and reducing the brain protein tau, the researchers report at a major international conference.
14 Jul 2026
UCL AI health startup selected for influential business accelerator
A startup co-developed by UCL alumni has taken part in the sought-after Y Combinator accelerator in San Francisco to develop its AI personal health assistant for people living with chronic illness.
09 Jul 2026
