AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWeight-Loss Treatment: China has approved Eli Lilly’s orforglipron, the country’s first oral GLP-1 drug for weight management in eligible adults with obesity or overweight and a related health condition. Healthy Aging: A small Chinese trial found that eight weeks of the probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici PA53 was linked to better mood, sleep and digestion in adults aged 55–70; researchers say larger studies are needed. Elder Care: Shanghai’s Silver Tech Industry Week put technology-enabled care in the spotlight, while experts flagged a need to design products around older people’s real needs. Air Quality: A Beijing orange smog alert warned of dangerous pollution, reportedly reaching 10 times the WHO daily guideline and putting about 100 million people at risk. Care Access: Ningxia is using telemedicine to connect patients with medical help across the region. Workplace Health: China’s labour law bars hazardous duties for pregnant and breastfeeding workers and requires regular health checks for employees aged 16–17.
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