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 reveals taking GLP-1 weight-loss drug made her realize what she got wrong about ‘thin people’
The media queen also confessed that she was reluctant to take a GLP-1 drug because she felt it was “the easy way out.” That changed after a special on weight loss with experts and clinicians that she taped in July 2023. The panel discussion left her with her “biggest aha moment” about the medication.
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.
Ozempic and Wegovy: Scientists Uncover New Risks of Popular Weight-Loss “Miracle Drugs”
GLP-1 medications linked to a lower risk of dementia and addiction but higher risk of kidney, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal issues. Demand for weight-loss medications, including popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy,
Medicare to Negotiate Lower Prices for Weight-Loss Drugs
The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.
Novo Nordisk Stock Jumps on Early Stage Weight-Loss Drug Trial Results
KEY TAKEAWAYS Novo Nordisk's U.S.-listed shares are surging 9% Friday morning after the Danish drugmaker reported early stage results for its amycretin weight-loss drug.The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy said that its Phase 1b/2a trial showed people achieved weight loss from a mean baseline body weight of 92.
Huge Study Finds Constellation of Health Benefits for Ozempic Beyond Weight Loss
In a ginormous new study, researchers have begun mapping the manifold health benefits of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy beyond weight loss.
Novo Nordisk stock surges 7% after Ozempic maker’s latest weight loss drug shows promise
The new treatment targets gut hormone GLP-1 but also mimics amylin, a hormone released by the pancreas that suppresses hunger.
Novo Nordisk stock pops on phase I data for new weight-loss drug amycretin
Amycretin could give Novo a buzzy product in an newly competitive obesity market. It works similarly to existing GLP-1 products, by mimicking a hormone in the body that provides a satiated feeling and curbs hunger, but adds a different hormone in the pancreas.
Novo Nordisk next-gen shot shows 22% weight loss in early results
One of Novo Nordisk's next-generation obesity shots to follow up on the success of Wegovy helped patients lose 22% of their weight in 36 weeks, according to early-stage trial results on Friday, boosting the drugmaker's shares.
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Major study of weight-loss jabs shows slew of benefits but also risks
Hugely popular weight-loss jabs like Wegovy have been making headlines for enabling people to manage diabetes and excess weight along with other benefits, scientists say.Increasingly recommended by ...
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High-dose Wegovy leads to substantial weight loss in trial, but falls short of Zepbound
A high dose of Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy led patients to lose substantial weight in a clinical trial, but still less ...
Ozempic, Wegovy among drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The Biden administration announced Friday that Ozempic, Wegovy and 13 additional drugs will now be covered under Medicare ...
This Wegovy user spent $5,000 on a new wardrobe after losing 80 pounds — and she’s not alone
Tori Allen says she’s thrilled to have lost 80 pounds since she went on Wegovy, one of the GLP-1 drugs that more and more people are using to treat diabetes or lose weight. But slimming down comes ...
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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 ...