FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first prescription medicine for obstructive sleep apnea: the weight-loss drug Zepbound. The medicine, part of the class known as GLP-1 receptor agonists that also includes Ozempic,
Weight Loss Drugs Changed Their Lives. Then They Lost Coverage.
In Michigan, the state’s largest insurer has tightened restrictions around medications like Wegovy. Patients are panicking.
Weight loss drugs could help end obesity - but risks remain, WHO says
A new class of weight loss drugs developed by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly “opens the possibility of an end to the obesity pandemic” alongside other interventions, the World Health Organization (WHO) said this week.
Weight loss drugs help with fat loss – but they cause bone and muscle loss too
Up to a third of the weight lost while taking weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro includes muscle and bone mass.
Pricey weight loss drugs lose some disciples in 2024
People struggling with their body weight experienced joy when new, more effective prescription drug options became the rage in 2023, but it seems many folks stopped taking them in 2024.
Weight-loss drugs draw Americans back to the doctor
Powerful weight-loss drugs are expanding use of U.S. health care as patients starting prescriptions are diagnosed with obesity-related conditions or take the drugs to become eligible for other services,
Lilly Weight-Loss Drug Shortage in US Has Ended, FDA Says
Eli Lilly & Co.’s weight-loss and diabetes drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound are no longer in short supply in the US, which means compounding pharmacies must stop making copycats in the coming months.
UK Woman's Death After Using Weight Loss Drugs Raises Questions On Its Safety
Are approved weight loss drugs unsafe? A UK woman and a Scottish nurse's death linked with popular weight loss drugs, raises questions on its safety? FDA has also issued warning.
Some patients want to take a holiday pause on diabetes or weight-loss drugs. Here’s what doctors say they need to know
Around the holidays – when many people are baking cookies for Santa, enjoying cocktail parties or having festive family feasts – some adults who use popular medications for diabetes or weight loss ...
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Are weight-loss drugs like semaglutide safe for kids?
Weight-loss drugs such as semaglutide are increasingly popular among adults, who have flocked to the new medication as ...
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The Download: shaking up neural networks, and the rise of weight-loss drugs
Scientists have known for years that light pollution is growing and can harm both humans and wildlife. In people, increased ...
Tennessee woman accused of selling fake weight loss drugs as counterfeit concerns grow
The woman was accused of selling counterfeit versions of popular weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy. Experts say ...
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Virginia legislators weigh the cost of weight loss drugs on Medicaid
Elected officials are looking to expand access to weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for low-income Virginians as part ...
Weight-loss drugs: A game changer for India’s top pharma companies
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that weight-loss drugs are the talk of the town. GLP-1 drugs, in particular, ...
Novo Nordisk stock plunges 20% after a trial of its latest weight loss drug disappoints
The Ozempic maker's stock tanked after its highly anticipated CagriSema drug trial showed an average of 22.7% weight loss, ...
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What to Know About Ozempic, Wegovy and the New Weight-Loss Market
Ozempic is a drug for diabetes, but it's also being used off-label for weight loss. Its active ingredient has inspired a new ...