5 new weight-loss drugs to watch in the fight for the next Ozempic
Biotech companies are racing to find Ozempic 2.0, hoping for a slice of a multi-billion-dollar industry. A few stand-out drugs are emerging.
The UK thinks weight loss drugs could ease unemployment. Experts say that’s a fantasy
In the United Kingdom, the government is hoping weight loss drugs might improve public finances, eyeing their use to help unemployed people re-enter the workforce and ultimately save money on health care.
What to know about the risks of using weight loss drugs unsupervised
The use of weight loss drugs without doctor's supervision is not advisable and can lead to serious side effects and complications.
Why Up to 75% of People on Weight-Loss Drugs Stop Taking Them, Cardiologist Says
For those who have struggled with the scale, the treatments can help achieve results and improve overall health (and do so quickly). But with any seemingly foolproof solution, there is always some catch,
Lost and found: Life after Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs was just the start for these four people
Research shows that 1 in 8 adults in the US has used one of the popular GLP-1 medications, most of them trying to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease and others to help them lose weight.
Weight-loss drugs replacing some surgeries, but doctors say they're 'not a miracle drug'
Researchers looked at the health records of 17 million Americans with obesity and determined that between 2022 and 2023, rates of bariatric surgeries dropped by 25%, while prescriptions for weight-loss drugs more than doubled.
9 Foods That Have the Same Effect as Weight-Loss Drugs
A registered dietitian reveals nine food that work like weight-loss drugs, helping to curb cravings and suppress your appetite.
How Often Do Doctors Use New Weight-Loss Drugs in Kids?
As optimism for GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss has grown, so too has their use in children. Currently, liraglutide and semaglutide are the only two GLP-1 drugs FDA-approved to treat obesity in kids ages 12 and up.
Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may also curb alcohol addiction, study says
A study published Wednesday suggests a surprising side effect of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic: they can be effective at curbing alcohol abuse.
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Weight-loss medications may also ease chronic pain
Popular semaglutide-based drugs used for weight loss may reduce chronic and acute pain, which could make them a promising ...
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the side effects of weight loss medications
From constipation to muscle loss, the side effects of some weight loss and diabetes medications can be daunting to patients.
RFK Jr. is not a fan of weight-loss drugs or vaccines. Stocks are tanking.
The stocks of companies that make or are developing the new class of weight-loss and diabetes-management drugs were sharply ...
The truth and myths about weight-loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy as interest spikes
More than a quarter of us have learned all we know about weight-loss jabs through social media, so GP Dr Bryony Henderson has helped clear up the myths and misunderstandings ...
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Police looking for thieves who stole weight loss drugs from pharmacies in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights
Dearborn Police say thieves went inside Telegraph Pharmacy and stole thousands of dollars of weight loss drugs.
Mom Vomited Blood, Left 'Screaming in Pain' from Weight-Loss Injectable She Bought at a Salon: 'Worse than Childbirth'
Nicole Wright, from North Ayrshire, Scotland, wanted to lose weight before an upcoming vacation to Turkey. In August she ...
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Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don't meet their unique needs
Lifestyle interventions that fully integrate the experiences of Black women into their treatment may produce better results.
GLP-1 medications may reduce risk of overdose
GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, mimic natural hormones in the body that regulate blood sugar and insulin levels. They’re used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. These drugs curb the ...