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.
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.
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.
Microdosing Ozempic? Why some people are playing doctor with weight-loss drugs
As demand for popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound skyrockets ... companies are repositioning themselves with new products and services. July 18, 2024 With the compounded versions still available (for now), Trott said her clinic is almost ...
Teenagers Are Taking New Weight-Loss Drugs, but the Science Is Far from Settled
Wegovy and similar weight-loss medications are becoming widely prescribed for teenagers with obesity, but little is known about their long-term effects
You Can Now Get Prescription Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic From An Online Telehealth Visit. But Is It Safe?
While plenty of people rave about the weight loss results you can get from drugs like Ozempic, there’s also been a ton of chatter over the fact that these meds are really expensive. These drugs have also been in and out of shortage, making it tough to get your hands on Ozempic and similar medications—if you can afford it.
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.
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.
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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Obesity is a disease. Weight loss drugs are just one way to treat it, says this expert in bariatric surgery (podcast)
Cleveland Clinic expert discusses treatment options for obesity including weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery.
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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 ...
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Weight Loss Interventions Improve Key Features of PCOS
Weight loss interventions using medication or behavioral changes can improve insulin resistance, hormonal markers, and ...