"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 ‘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 weigh the pros and cons of the practice.
A New Ozempic? Researchers Develop New Weight Loss Drug That Doesn't Cause Nausea
The drug's development was funded by Novo Nordisk, the maker of popular semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. While these GLP-1 receptor agonists are effective in weight management, they often come with side effects such as nausea.
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 an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration.
I’m a weight-loss doctor — the unusual complication I’m seeing from Ozempic-like drugs
A top NYC weight-loss doctor shared the surprising skin complication that he’s encountered in patients using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic.
‘Ozempic’s biggest night’: How weight loss drugs showed up at the 2025 Golden Globes
Just eight seconds into the start of the 2025 award show season, Nikki Glaser, the host of the 82nd Golden Globes, dubbed the show “Ozempic’s biggest night.” The comedian wasn’t joking. She’s following the lead of Jimmy Kimmel,
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.
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.
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 ...
Obesity vaccine could make us ‘immune’ to gaining weight from a high-fat, high-sugar diet
Researchers are exploring whether microorganisms found in cow’s milk and soil can help prevent weight gain typically caused ...
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 ...
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Is Ozempic’s impact on food and beverage sales exaggerated?
Consumers who take GLP-1 drugs might switch what they eat, but they largely spend the same amount of money on CPG food and ...
Trump's Greenland plan could affect Ozempic, Legos, hearing aids: report
President-elect Donald Trump's threat to "tariff Denmark at a very high level" if it refuses to give up Greenland could ...
How Dolores Catania, 54, Lost 20 Pounds With Ozempic, Diet, And Exercise
Dolores was one of the first Real Housewives stars to open up about using weight-loss drugs. In 2023, she told The Sun that ...
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 ...
Novo Nordisk Stock Rises as UBS Upgrades Ozempic Maker, Calls Sell-Off 'Overdone'
Novo Nordisk's U.S.-listed and domestic shares rose Wednesday after analysts from UBS upgraded the Danish drugmaker's stock ...