"They're not shortcuts": How weight loss drugs became the business of shame
The use of GLP-1 drugs sparked the term "Ozempic shaming" to describe the negative perceptions faced by those who choose medical interventions for weight management. Some critics argue that using the drugs is akin to "taking a shortcut," overlooking the complex factors that contribute to obesity.
Ozempic 3.0? This drug causes the greatest weight loss — by far
Researchers from Canada reviewed the results of 26 trials to determine which of the weight loss jabs are the most effective for obese adults who do not have diabetes.
Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro: Your Go-To Guide for Weight Loss with Meds
Everything you need to know about using Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro to shed those extra pounds. We dive into their perks, potential pitfalls, and why you should always have a doc on board.
Ozempic: A Diabetes Drug Driving Weight Loss? – What You Need to Know
"Because most people with obesity have elevated insulin levels, they develop insulin resistance, which contributes to weight gain. Semaglutide (or Ozempic) helps lower the levels of this fat-storing hormone, making it easier for the body to burn fat and lose weight," said Dr. Owens.
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on Medicaid and have become yo-yo dieters who, despite their best efforts at changing their eating habits and lifestyles,
Weight-loss drugs: Can Ozempic and other drugs change the landscape of India's wellness industry?
Given that more than 40% of Indian adults are struggling with obesity and diabetes, affordable weight-loss drugs are expected to significantly disrupt the pharmaceutical landscape in the country this year.
Weight loss drugs 'changing way we see obesity'
They are shipping them to 400 patients every hour,' Sky's Thomas Moore says.
Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it?
A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic. Experts ...
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic may be up for Medicare price negotiations — will Trump support it?
Medicare’s drug pricing negotiations — the first of their kind in the United States, passed under President Joe Biden — face ...
Polls On Weight Loss And Will Power
Polls provide a useful window into understanding how Americans view their own weight and the recent availability of drugs ...
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Verdiva launches with $410M for weight loss drugs to challenge Ozempic, Wegovy
The round is one of Europe’s largest-ever biotech VC deals, signalling investor appetite for the booming weight loss market.
Ozempic and Similar Drugs May Offer Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss, Including Reduced Alcohol Cravings
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, all GLP-1 anti-obesity medications, may offer health benefits beyond weight loss. Studies show ...
Ozempic Sheffield: Five arrested and weight loss pen, vapes and drugs seized in major police operation
Five people have been arrested and thousands of pounds worth of counterfeit cigarettes and illegal vapes have been seized ...
From A to Ozempic: What you need to know about weight loss drugs and if they work - The Little Things
Weight loss drugs have risen in popularity in the recent years, but a disconnect remains between those who need the drugs and ...
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Taking Metformin for Weight Loss? See Easy Fixes for Common Side Effects
Interested in an oral alternative to Ozempic injections? You might be considering metformin, an FDA-approved type 2 diabetes ...