Weight loss drug is not taking easy way out

The FDA is about to make weight-loss drugs a lot harder to get
Lots of people are on cheaper compounded weight-loss drugs that mimic brands like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. They're about to lose access.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
T he newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ways they affect the body—both helpful and harmful—beyond reducing weight. In report published in Nature Medicine,
Oprah Winfrey Says Her Opinion of ‘Thin People’ Changed After She Used Weight Loss Drugs
On the latest episode of her podcast, Oprah Winfrey opened up about how her opinion of “thin people” changed after she was able to lose weight herself with the help of weight loss medications.
Popular weight loss drugs could be cheaper for some Americans: What you need to know
If successful, the result could be lower Medicare Part D prices for drugs used to create a variety of conditions, such as cancer, asthma, type 2 diabetes and weight loss - Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy. Austedo and Austedo XR, used to treat Huntington’s disease.
Challenges employers will face in 2025 with weight-loss drugs
The weight loss market is evolving at an unprecedented rate with the advancements in anti-obesity medications, and 2025 will be another remarkable year in this journey.
What’s behind the meteoric rise of weight-loss drugs in Massachusetts?
About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent increase from 2023, according to a Globe analysis of insurance claims data.
Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Linked To Lower Risk Of 42 Conditions
Some outcomes, like reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and increased chance of nausea, were expected. But others took researchers by surprise.
Oprah Winfrey faces backlash for making bold claim about ‘thin people’ after taking weight-loss drug
"All these years I thought that thin people -- those people -- just had more willpower," Winfrey said on her podcast.
Oprah Winfrey reveals weight loss secret: Insights from using diabetes medication
Oprah Winfrey admitted two years ago to taking diabetes medication to lose weight. Now, in a new podcast episode, she revealed that this process has helped her understand "thin" people. Oprah Winfrey has struggled with weight issues for years.
Oprah Winfrey reveals shocking discovery after using weight-loss drug: 'They are not even thinking about it'
Oprah Winfrey is opening up about her experience using weight-loss drugs. The media mogul is sharing some of the realizations she has found after being under an undisclosed GLP-1, which is a type 2 diabetes medication that results in weight loss.
Diabetes startup Virta Health is now prescribing Ozempic for weight loss in a push toward profitability and IPO
The diabetes startup is prescribing GLP-1 drugs for weight loss to help employers manage costs. Its CEO says it's nearing ...
Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
As demand for weight-loss injections sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, a study has ...
Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds
Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to reduce the ...
Demand for loose skin surgery rises with GLP-1 weight loss meds
As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro gain popularity for weight loss, doctors are observing a ...
Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
Research shows that people who take these weight-loss medications may have a lower risk of dementia and numerous other health ...
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Obesity Medications: Who Needs Priority Access
A Medscape survey found that a strong majority of physicians believe high-risk patients should have easier access to new weight loss drugs.