Understanding pros and cons of medical weight loss drugs: What you need to know
As the new year sparks a wave of weight loss resolutions and millions turn to weight loss medications, rising costs and the growing popularity of compounded alternatives have raised critical questions.
Ozempic 3.0? This drug causes the greatest weight loss — by far
Researchers from Canada reviewed the results of 26 trials to determine which of the weight loss jabs are the most effective for obese adults who do not have diabetes.
Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it?
A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic. Experts weigh the pros and cons of the practice.
Wegovy to Zepbound: The Pros and Cons of Weight Loss Medications
In a recent episode of the global health and wellness show Bloom, host Gayle Guyardo welcomed Dr. Bharti Shetye, MD, MFOMA, a diplomat for the American Board of Obesity
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on Medicaid and have become yo-yo dieters who, despite their best efforts at changing their eating habits and lifestyles,
Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others: Study
By comparison, the FDA-approved drug liraglutide only resulted in just under 6% weight loss after 26 weeks, the researchers found. Common adverse side effects from the drugs included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation, researchers noted. However, side effects so bad people had to stop taking the drugs were rare.
Medicare Expands Coverage of Eli Lilly’s Weight-Loss Drug
Eli Lilly’s popular anti-obesity drug Zepbound could get a sales boost after the U.S. Medicare program decided to pay for its use to treat sleep apnea. The Centers f
Ozempic: Beyond Diabetes, A Breakthrough for Weight Loss?
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Health Matters: GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss, study finds
McGill University researchers say their study has found GLP-1 drugs are safe and effective for treating obesity and overweight adults without diabetes. The authors say the findings support using the medication to treat those who are overweight and obese among otherwise healthy patients.
FDA issues draft guidance on developing weight loss drugs
The U.S. FDA has released a new draft guidance for drugmakers to aid them in developing new treatments for obesity. The new document replaces an earlier draft guidance issued in February 2007. The new guidance stated that its focus is on the design of clinical trials and endpoints to demonstrate sustained weight loss,
Should Medicaid Pay for Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs?
With 13 states offering coverage, it’s already a $3.9 billion cost. Some state officials say reducing obesity will save programs money in the long run.
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FDA Proposes Setting Bar for Weight-Loss Therapies as Obesity Space Heats Up
In a rare move, the FDA recommended a minimum of 5% weight-loss for drug developers seeking to establish the efficacy of ...
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FDA Approves Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound For Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Zepbound, a weight-loss medication, to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in individuals with obesity.
2024 was the year of weight loss for Floridians. Wondering why?
There are currently three medications (GLP-1s) on the market that the FDA has specifically approved to treat obesity — ...
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Suffer from sleep apnea? The first FDA-approved medication could help
For about 25 million Americans who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, there are various effective treatments such as CPAP breathing machines, surgery, a dental mouthpiece and even an implantable pac ...