New weight loss drug decreases appetite without nausea — and can even burn calories
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen say they have developed a drug that decreases appetite while increasing calorie burning — without any signs of nausea.
Weight-loss drugs can help stroke survivors prevent recurrence
The weight-loss drug Ozempic can help reduce stroke patients' risk of a heart attack or death, a new study says.
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.
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.
What are your questions about weight loss drugs?
Weight loss and diabetes drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound are seen as game-changers for obesity and weight management but for many people, there are still questions around side effects, accessibility and results.
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Compounded GLP-1s for Weight Loss: What Are They and Are They Safe?
GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) are medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. You’ve probably ...
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New Guidance for Patients Taking GLP-1 Drugs Before Surgery
As the FDA issues a new warning about aspiration across all GLP-1 weight loss drugs, doctor groups are giving new ...
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Many Patients Quit Taking GLP-1 Drugs: Understanding Why Is Key
In addition to ensuring equitable access to the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1 ... interest in these ...
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Hims & Hers launches GLP-1 drug shortage tracker
Hims & Hers (NYSE:HIMS) has launched an online GLP-1 supply tracker where people can share information about where the ...
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ObesityWeek Roundup: Patients More Likely to Ration Weight-Loss Drugs
SAN ANTONIO -- Research presented at the ObesityWeek annual meeting included studies on rationing of prescription medications ...
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Endevica bets it has a weight-loss drug to beat GLP-1s with spinoff
A new Northbrook pharma will work to bring its obesity treatment to market that it says holds advantages over Ozempic and its ...
Health Rounds: No need to stop GLP-1 drugs before surgery for most patients
In a practice-changing guideline reversal, medical societies advised on Tuesday that most patients do not need to stop taking ...
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GLP-1, SGLT2 medications may lower risk of future MI and repeat stroke among stroke survivors: Study
GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, two classes of medications most commonly prescribed to treat Type 2 ...