New weight loss drugs could be developed much faster if Roche gets its way
Roche told investors on Monday that it plans to make significant cuts to both the cost and time it takes for it to develop new drugs, including its slate of experimental weight loss and diabetes medications.
Popular Weight Loss Drugs Now for Patients With Cancer?
Some oncologists are turning to GLP-1 agents to help patients shed excess pounds, with the goal of improving cancer outcomes. But data on the practice remain limited.
New weight loss drugs spark eating disorder concerns in teens
BOSTON - There is concern over the newest weight loss drugs sparking eating disorders in teens. Newer GLP-1 weight loss drugs, like Wegovy, have been approved for kids 12 and up and the number of teenagers taking these medications rose nearly sevenfold between 2020 and 2023.
7 Mistakes People Make While Taking Weight Loss Drugs, According to Experts
GLP-1 medications—like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound—can help you shed pounds, but only if taken properly. Don't get caught making these semaglutide slip-ups.
Are new frozen meals for weight-loss drugs worth it?
Nestle launched frozen meals tailored for people on weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. We tried the teriyaki chicken to see how it tastes.
Doctor: Eating the right foods can trigger weight-loss
According to health experts, if you eat the right foods, your body will trigger the natural release of GLP-1, which is what the injectable weight-loss drugs do.
As weight-loss drugs take off, doctor says these foods are just as powerful
According to health experts, if you eat the right foods, your body will trigger the natural release of GLP-1 – which is what injectable weight-loss drugs do.
Early Study Shows Weight Loss Pill Amycretin May Lead to Significant Results Compared to Ozempic
The future of oral weight loss medication looks bright. Drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced a new experimental ...
An oral weight loss pill has just passed early trials with promising results—here's how it works
The arrival of GLP-1 analog drugs (such as Wegovy) marked a huge shift in the weight-loss drug market. These drugs have been ...
Weight-Loss Drug Cases Push Clinical Definition Into Legal Arena
A series of state and federal lawsuits challenging coverage exclusions for obesity drugs and procedures are testing the ...
While brand-name weight loss drugs are in short supply, a market for alternatives thrives
High demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a shortage in manufacturing. In the ...
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are tremendously popular and effective. Patients should also be careful in using them
Semaglutide, the underlying drug marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy, works by mimicking a hormone that triggers the body to feel ...
WeightWatchers CEO who oversaw move into weight loss drugs abruptly leaves role
WW International announced Friday that CEO Sima Sistani would leave her role effective immediately. Tara Comonte, a ...
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WeightWatchers drops CEO who led company's move into weight-loss drugs
In a leadership shakeup, the diet company says CEO Sima Sistani would leave her role effective immediately. Tara Comonte, a ...
Weight-loss drugs are life-changing — and expensive. Here's one woman's solution.
A woman who started taking a popular weight loss medication through a clinical trial had to look for alternatives when her ...