The FDA is about to make weight-loss drugs a lot harder to get
Lots of people are on cheaper compounded weight-loss drugs that mimic brands like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. They're about to lose access.
Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
As demand for weight-loss injections sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, a study has uncovered neurological and behavioral health benefits amid risks for pancreatitis and kidney disease.
Mounjaro vs. Ozempic: Which One Is Best for Me to Try for Weight Loss in 2025?
In one corner, we’ve got Mounjaro, and in the other, Ozempic. They’re both once-a-week injectable drugs designed to help patients with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar.
Hidden Dangers of Compounded Weight-Loss Drugs
A recent study reveals many websites selling compounded versions of weight-loss drugs do not inform users of risks, often misleading users about FDA approval. Researchers identified over 70 websites with vague safety disclosures.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
The 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,
Large study of Novo, Lilly weight loss drugs shows decrease in risk of Alzheimer's
As evidence has mounted that new diabetes and weight loss drugs can provide a variety of health benefits, the FDA has approved Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide for heart disease and Eli Lilly’s tirzepati | An observational study from Washington University in St.
Not Just For Weight Loss: GLP-1 Drugs May Affect Addiction And Dementia Risk
Over 2 million people were included in new research to test these drugs against 175 different health outcomes.
Taking Ozempic for weight loss? You might find other benefits, too - and a few risks
A class of drugs designed to fight diabetes and weight loss can help with a host of other problems, but also carry some side effects.
Ozempic’s health benefits keep growing, but are the risks worth it?
A major new study has revealed a long list of benefits and some little-known risks of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications. Experts break down the findings.
Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management. The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Ozempic in 2021 for weight loss treatment ushered in a new era for the class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists,
Major study of weight-loss jabs shows slew of benefits but also risks
The risk of heart attack and stroke declines, but gastrointestinal problems and joint inflammation increase: New research has shed more light on the pros and cons of weight-loss jabs.
FDA Approves Weight-loss Drug Zepbound For Sleep Apnea – Will Insurance Cover This $1000-Per-Month Medication?
Zepbound is a dual-activating medication that combines glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like ...
Outgoing FDA chief flags online weight loss drug dangers
Current laws and regulations are not enough to protect Americans from the risks of compounded versions of popular weight loss ...
Eli Lilly's weight loss pill could get federal approval by early next year
Eli Lilly & Co. ( LLY) thinks its next experimental weight-loss pill could get approved as soon as early 2026.
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 ...
Eli Lilly Stock Tumbles on Slower-Than-Expected Weight Loss Drug Sales. Is This a Buying Opportunity?
Eli Lilly unexpectedly lowered its full-year 2024 guidance. The miss appears to stem from a lack of the typical December ...