Weight-loss drugs draw Americans back to the doctor
By Deena Beasley (Reuters) -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,
Holidays on weight-loss drugs: A relief for some, 'sad' and difficult for others
Part of the joy of the season may be gone — or feel different — for people who are taking popular weight-loss drugs and can't eat as much as before.
Why the investor craze for Ozempic and rival weight-loss drugs may resume next year
Novo Nordisk’s takeover of Catalent and the Danish firm’s push to launch a new generation of drugs could boost the importance of GLP agonists in 2025, Barclays analysts said
Ozempic and Other Weight Loss Drugs Could Shrink Medical Bills, Too
A new analysis estimates that losing as little as 5% weight can lead to substantial savings in health care costs elsewhere.
Is Ozempic safe for weight loss? What doctors want you to know
Popular GLP-1 medications like semaglutide in Ozempic and Wegovy help people lose weight, but what should patients know about using them for the long term?
Weight loss drugs credited with decline in U.S. obesity rates
Notable decrease seen in South, which had highest prescription rates for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss meds
Weight-loss drug Ozempic could increase risk of sight loss
The weight-loss drug Ozempic could increase the risk of vision loss, a new study found. Ozempic has been hailed as a gamechanger with the potential to save millions of lives, and billions of pounds. Illnesses caused by obesity cost the NHS more than £11 billion per year,
Ozempic linked to risk of rare irreversible vision loss after large-scale trial
The drug is usually prescribed to those with diabetes
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On Ozempic This Holiday? How To Indulge Without Derailing Your Weight Loss
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Jelly Roll looked back on his relationship with food before his recent dramatic weight loss. He says he dropped the weight ...
People Aren't Using Ozempic 'Responsibly', Says Doctor
Some people are not taking weight-loss medications responsibly, the physician says, and don't realize their full implications ...
New study finds first US obesity decline in 10 years. Is Ozempic a leading factor?
Results of the study indicate that Black women in the U.S., ages 66-75, saw the largest decrease in obesity between 2022-2023.
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Semaglutide Weight Loss Drug Nausea: 8 Tips for Relieving It
Nausea is the most common side effect of semaglutide, the weight loss and diabetes medication often sold under the brand ...
The Health Reason Why Former '550-Pound Zombie' Jelly Roll Won't Take Ozempic
Earlier this year, Jelly Roll trained for and ran a 5K, another goal where he took fans along for the ride. He's lost over ...
My patients feel healthier on Ozempic. It's not the best answer for weight loss. | Opinion
Ozempic and Wegovy might be making it harder for physicians to guide patients toward lifestyle changes − the real key to long ...
Weight-Loss injections unintentionally boost fertility, German doctors say
The German Diabetes Society (DDG) issued a warning concerning a rise in pregnancies among women using injectable medications ...