Here's why researchers think most people stop taking weight loss drugs within a year
Nearly 2 in 3 people without diabetes quit popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic or Victoza within one year, according to a new study.
Half of Americans Support Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic for Obesity, Poll
Cost is a major obstacle for many. The drugs can be expensive without insurance, with out-of-pocket expenses reaching hundreds of dollars per prescription. The poll found that about half of Americans support Medicare and Medicaid covering weight-loss drugs for those with obesity, while around 20 percent oppose it and 25 percent are neutral.
Ozempic vs. Semaglutide: 10 Weight Loss Medications Compared for 2025
Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient, they are approved for different purposes. Ozempic is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss.
The dark side of weight loss drugs no one warns about
New research uncovers hidden risks and surprising benefits of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, reshaping how we see these popular medications.
Lighter but weaker? The hidden costs of Ozempic and weight-loss drugs for endurance athletes
Ozempic and other semaglutide medications have skyrocketed in popularity as weight-loss aids, with prescriptions surging by over 300% in the past year alone. Developed as a treatment for managing Type 2 diabetes,
Weight-loss drug demand surges across North Carolina
From Aug. 1 to the end of the year, Medicaid beneficiaries received 33,035 claims for GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, a number that's steadily climbed each month, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
How to manage ‘food noise’ without drugs like Ozempic, according to a weight loss doc
Protein takes longer to digest than simple carbohydrates and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. High-protein foods include chicken, turkey, salmon, tuna, tofu, chickpeas, lentils, milk, yogurt, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds.
Heart Shrinkage Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drug Ozempic/Semaglutide
Recent findings indicate that widely used weight-loss medications might lead to muscle loss, including vital heart muscle, potentially leading to serious health complications over time. Experts call for more research and a cautious approach to using these drugs,
Americans split on using weight loss drugs to treat obesity: Survey
Americans are split on using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy to treat obesity or weight-related conditions, according to a new survey that was published on Friday. The new
Hollywood's use of Ozempic as 'weight loss drug' sees surge in public use
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood's Ozempic use has been steadily rising with many celebrities crediting the drug for their weight loss, which has seen the public keen to do the same.
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Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
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Eli Lilly's head of obesity talks weight-loss innovations for 2025 — from an Ozempic-like pill to a triple-threat shot
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Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Linked To Lower Risk Of 42 Conditions
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may offer health benefits far beyond those already flagged by research, a large-scale study suggests. Scientists probing the health records of nearly 216,000 ...
The high cost of weight loss: How patients are fighting for access to breakthrough medications
CBS News Miami investigates the financial hurdles surrounding these medications and explores alternatives that may offer a ...