How Often Do Doctors Use New Weight-Loss Drugs in Kids?
As optimism for GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss has grown, so too has their use in children. Currently, liraglutide and semaglutide are the only two GLP-1 drugs FDA-approved to treat obesity in kids ages 12 and up.
Medicaid covers GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in just 13 states
Only 13 states currently allow Medicaid to cover treatment of obesity using glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP-1) medications, researchers said.
9 Foods That Have the Same Effect as Weight-Loss Drugs
A registered dietitian reveals nine food that work like weight-loss drugs, helping to curb cravings and suppress your appetite.
Weight-loss drugs can help stroke survivors prevent recurrence
The weight-loss drug Ozempic can help reduce stroke patients' risk of a heart attack or death, a new study says.
Take a look at a dieter’s weight loss journey using Ozempic
People who take popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic can have serious side effects and new research says stopping them can also cause problems. Now that millions of people have successfully lost weight using them,
Mimic Ozempic's Weight Loss Effects Naturally With a Keto-Based Diet
Everyone is raving about the slimming power of semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which experts say is as effective as weight loss surgery. While it's not for everyone, it can be a lifesaving option for some.
Do Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Affect Your Breast Health?
Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD After losing extra pounds on Ozempic (semaglutide), some are finding themselves dealing with an unexpected issue, what's become known as "Ozempic breasts." This possible side effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist medication users like Ozempic,
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity
Over the past year, the question has been coming in from everywhere – from my patients and family members, from colleagues ...
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GLP-1 Drug Shortages: How Do They Affect Patients With Diabetes?
GLP-1 drug shortages, driven by cosmetic and weight loss purposes, result in access disparities among individuals with ...
RFK Jr. is not a fan of weight-loss drugs or vaccines. Stocks are tanking.
The stocks of companies that make or are developing the new class of weight-loss and diabetes-management drugs were sharply ...
New weight loss drug decreases appetite without nausea — and can even burn calories
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen say they have developed a drug that decreases appetite while increasing calorie ...
GLP-1 medications may reduce risk of overdose
GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, mimic natural hormones in the body that regulate blood sugar and insulin levels. They’re used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. These drugs curb the ...
Study supports evidence that GLP-1 meds help curb alcohol abuse
A new study supports the notion that the same mechanisms that help folks lose weight with Ozempic and its kin also work to ...
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ObesityWeek Roundup: Patients More Likely to Ration Weight-Loss Drugs
SAN ANTONIO -- Research presented at the ObesityWeek annual meeting included studies on rationing of prescription medications ...
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Hershey acknowledges ‘mild impact’ from GLP-1 drugs
HERSHEY, PA. — GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are having a “mild impact” on The Hershey Co.’s business, president and chief ...
From GLP-1 Drugs To Catastrophic Claims – Why Employer Health Premiums Are Skyrocketing In 2025
As open enrollment kicks off, employees may find an unpleasant surprise in their 2025 health insurance premiums. Increased adoption of GLP-1 drugs, rising catastrophic claims and other cost pressures ...