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GLP-1 Side Effects Still Vague; HHS Wants Faster R&D

PharmaVoice reported unclear adverse effects while the Department of Health and Human Services is pushing drugmakers to accelerate development timelines.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on Late Night BBN
Published 9:49 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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PharmaVoiceHHS’ need for R&D speed; weird GLP-1 side effects

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBoxes fighting back, Vera? Spiritually Florida! Speaking of strange, as we told you earlier, PharmaVoice flagged weird GLP-1 side effects.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorChip, this is not a man doing something strange. PharmaVoice also says HHS wants faster research and development. The side effects remain vague.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFast research, vague results? That's a Florida drive-through, Gloria! You order and pray!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFact check: that is not Florida. That is bureaucracy. I have seen it in eleven embassies.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the whole federal government is Florida Man, just with a lanyard!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNo arrests, no alligators, no details. I give it two alligators out of five.