Lost and found: Life after Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs was just the start for these four people
Research shows that 1 in 8 adults in the US has used one of the popular GLP-1 medications, most of them trying to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease and others to help them lose weight.
Pharmacies lobby FDA for right to keep making weight-loss drugs
Pharmacies that make customized medications are asking the federal Food and Drug Administration to protect their right to create homemade versions of Wegovy, Zepbound and other GLP-1 agonist weight-loss drugs.
5 new weight-loss drugs to watch in the fight for the next Ozempic
Biotech companies are racing to find Ozempic 2.0, hoping for a slice of a multi-billion-dollar industry. A few stand-out drugs are emerging.
What RFK Jr. Has Said About Ozempic the Popular Weight Loss Drug
Kennedy Jr., who has been tapped by Trump to lead the HHS, has been critical of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.
How Often Do Doctors Use New Weight-Loss Drugs in Kids?
As optimism for GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss has grown, so too has their use in children. Currently, liraglutide and semaglutide are the only two GLP-1 drugs FDA-approved to treat obesity in kids ages 12 and up.
Weight-loss drugs can help stroke survivors prevent recurrence
The weight-loss drug Ozempic can help reduce stroke patients' risk of a heart attack or death, a new study says.
9 Foods That Have the Same Effect as Weight-Loss Drugs
A registered dietitian reveals nine food that work like weight-loss drugs, helping to curb cravings and suppress your appetite.
Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcoholism, a new study suggests. Researchers explain why ...
Medicaid fuels US coverage of Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs
U.S. government health plans account for the lion's share of coverage for popular new weight-loss drugs, far beyond the ...
New Weight Loss Drug Boosts Energy and Reduces Appetite Without Side Effects
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have identified a new drug target for weight loss that curbs appetite, boosts ...
The weight-loss frenzy is making some pharma stocks much more volatile. Will the drama continue?
The excitement around the new weight-loss industry is overtaking other disease areas and portfolios for publicly traded ...
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity
Over the past year, the question has been coming in from everywhere – from my patients and family members, from colleagues ...
The Best Options for Online Weight Loss Prescriptions in 2024
The best online providers offer strong support services to help you succeed in your GLP-1 weight loss journey.
Study supports evidence that GLP-1 meds help curb alcohol abuse
A new study supports the notion that the same mechanisms that help folks lose weight with Ozempic and its kin also work to ...
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GLP-1 Drug Shortages: How Do They Affect Patients With Diabetes?
GLP-1 drug shortages, driven by cosmetic and weight loss purposes, result in access disparities among individuals with ...