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.
Amycretin Shows Promising 22% Weight Loss in Trials-It May Rival Ozempic
Drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk's amycretin, an experimental weight-loss pill in clinical trials, may boast substantial weight loss results comparable to those of popular GLP-1 injectables like Ozempic and Wegovy (both of which were created by the same company).
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,
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,
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.
Amy Schumer Lost 30 Pounds Using Ozempic, But It Left Her ‘Bedridden’: What She's Shared About Weight Loss
Amy said that she was “shriveling away” in bed due to the extreme nausea when she took the medication. “I lost 30 pounds so ...
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Cyndi Lauper Says She ‘Won’t Do the Ozempic Thing’ to Lose Weight
Cyndi Lauper has a fairly strict pre-tour diet — but that doesn’t mean the singer is willing to do (or take) anything to lose ...
Eli Lilly's head of obesity talks weight-loss innovations for 2025 — from an Ozempic-like pill to a triple-threat shot
Eli Lilly's Ozempic-rivaling weight-loss pill orforglipron could be available in early 2026. Its retatrutide may be as ...
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Amy Schumer Lost 30 Lbs. on Ozempic — 'I Looked Great' — but Quit After Being ‘Bedridden’ with Nausea
“I looked great, but I couldn’t lift my head off the pillow,” the actress and comedian said Amy Schumer had a lot of success taking Ozempic for weight loss, quickly dropping 30 lbs ...
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Demand for GLP-1s for weight loss is surging in North Carolina, just like it is nationwide
The number of prescriptions for anti-obesity GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic is rising in North Carolina, just as it is ...
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 ...
Researchers Present Ozempic Alternatives—Without Sickening GI Side Effects
These compounds take a different approach to weight loss than existing medications, which can cause nausea, vomiting and ...
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“Is Drake on Ozempic?”: Drake Went From Ripped to Skinny Making His Fans Suspicious
Drake's weight loss has sparked speculation among fans, with some wondering if he's using Ozempic, a diabetes drug that can ...