A new weight loss drug could beat Ozempic's side effect problem
The Denmark-based drug maker Zealand Pharma said Tuesday that its experimental weight-loss drug could help patients lose pounds with fewer side effects than current anti-obesity medications on the market.
Novo Nordisk Earnings Are Soon. It’s All About Weight-Loss Drug Sales.
When Novo Nordisk reports earnings Wednesday morning, investors will be seeking reassurance that they haven’t overestimated the market for the new GLP-1 weight-loss medicines. When Novo’s competitor Eli Lilly reported its earnings last week,
How ‘miracle’ weight-loss drugs will change the world
Welcome to the healthier, happier world of 2030. Heart attacks and strokes are down 20%. A drop in food consumption has left more money in people’s wallets. Lighter passengers are saving airlines 100 million litres of fuel each year. And billions of people are enjoying a better quality of life, with improvements to their mental and physical health.
Microdosing Ozempic? Why some people are playing doctor with weight-loss drugs
The weight-loss drug users and doctors whom The Times spoke to for this ... As powerful anti-obesity drugs become more widely available, companies are repositioning themselves with new products and services. July 18, 2024 With the compounded versions ...
I overdosed on a weight loss drug and was throwing up blood — I felt like I was going to die
Leigh-Anne Lagden was given a free weight loss injection in exchange for social media promotion but claims they told her to take five times as much as she should have and she ended up hospitalized.
Map Shows States Where Weight Loss Drugs are Most Popular
Kentucky, Alaska and Alabama are the three states where weight loss drugs are most used, and Hawaii, Arizona and Colorado sit at the other end of the spectrum, a report has revealed. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor analogs are drugs that mimic fullness hormone GLP-1 and have been shown to reduce appetite,
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.
Patients Are Suing Over Alleged Side Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs
These drugs are collectively known as GLP-1 agonists because they mimic the body’s natural hormone GLP-1, which regulates appetite and digestion. The medications control blood sugar and help people eat less,
Can new weight loss drugs delay ageing?
What is ageing? Ageing is a highly complex biological process. Our DNA is constantly being broken down and repaired. An imbalance in this process, leading to poor repair of DNA, is one of the hallmarks of ageing.
7 dangers of buying weight loss drugs online that will make you think twice
Drugs and weight loss often go hand in hand, but the journey can feel overwhelming—especially when your wallet takes a hit. With viral weight loss medications
Concern over counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs like Ozempic
Experts say as drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy grow in popularity, it presents the chance for fake versions to make their way onto the market.
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Popular weight-loss drugs cause wastage in vital skeletal muscle
Rapid weight loss can cause a greater loss of muscle mass than losing weight slowly. The popularity of newer weight-loss ...
Americans hungry for weight-loss drugs grapple with supply and insurance hurdles
Distributors were still working through new supplies purchased in the prior quarter rather ... Analysts have struggled to estimate the size of the compounded market for weight-loss drugs ...