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.
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 uncovered neurological and behavioral health benefits amid risks for pancreatitis and kidney disease.
Carbonated Water 'May Promote Weight Loss,' According to New Study
The body absorbs the carbon in a way that “may support weight loss,” according to a new study, but carbonated drinks are not a “standalone solution”
What to know about sparkling water and weight loss, according to new study
To break down the study's findings, ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula joined "Good Morning America" on Wednesday and explained that for those looking to carbonated water to support weight loss, the "clinical effect is very, very small -- it might help, but is really probably not clinically relevant."
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.
Popular GLP-1 Drugs Are Shaping Health Beyond Weight Loss & Diabetes
Popular GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes may have unexpected benefits for reducing risks for conditions such as substance abuse, psychosis, infections and even dementia. But these drugs also come with risks that shouldn't be overlooked,
Study finds popular weight loss drugs may help with other health conditions
Obesity expert Dr. Naomi Parrella of Rush University joins Marie Saavedra to talk about the new study and the impact for patients.
Weight-Loss Drugs Show Major Health Benefits but Carry Risks
A major study involving two million people has unveiled surprising effects of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. While originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes, these medications have been linked to improved heart health fewer infections,
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 treat substance abuse disorders, psychosis, infections, cancer and dementia, a sweeping new study shows.
Researchers reveal benefits, risks linked to popular weight-loss drugs
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have rapidly emerged as game-changers in treating diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Commonly marketed under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy,
Can Taking Antidepressants Cause Weight Loss?
If you’ve been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, seasonal affective depression or any other type of depression, your ...
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 ...
How Long Should I Walk To Lose Weight? Experts Reveal The Optimal Daily Dose
For weight loss, walking at a moderate pace for 30-45 minutes per day, or 150 minutes per week, is generally recommended and ...
Can Lexapro Cause Weight Loss? What to Know
If you’ve been diagnosed with major depressive disorder or a form of anxiety, your mental health provider may prescribe the ...
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Ozempic and Wegovy are helping many Americans lose weight, but they also may have other beneficial uses
News research shows GLP-1 medications may help treat a wide range of conditions, from addiction and dementia to heart disease ...
Black Patients Less Likely To Get Weight Loss Surgery
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Black people with obesity are less likely to get weight-loss surgery than others.
Drinking Elderberry Juice Every Day Could Boost Weight Loss, New Study Suggests
Could the secret to weight loss be found in a berry? That's what a new study, which found that drinking elderberry juice ...
A woman regained weight after she stopped taking semaglutide. Now she works two jobs to afford it.
A woman who lost 64 pounds on a compounded form of the weight loss drug semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy and Ozempic, started ...