Ozempic

The Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage of weight loss medications for people seeking obesity treatment. The new rule, which was proposed by the administration Tuesday, would dramatically expand access to anti-obesity medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, from Novo Nordisk, and Mounjaro and Zepbound, from Eli Lilly. Medicare has […]

GLP-1 drugs, such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound, originally developed for diabetes and weight loss, are showing promise in preventing certain cancers. These medications work by regulating hormones, slowing digestion, and reducing hunger, which helps manage obesity—a key risk factor for cancers like breast, colon, liver, and ovarian. Recent studies suggest that GLP-1 drugs can […]

Ozempic, a drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes, is facing a shortage due to its off-label use for weight loss, leading to concerns among diabetic patients who rely on it. Jim Cox, who has Type 2 diabetes, was unable to refill his prescription for Trulicity, a similar medication, due to the shortage. The demand […]

A shortage of popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have prompted a skyrocketing demand. Which has also lead to scammers on social media offering to ship weight loss drugs for lower prices — and without a prescription. A joint investigation conducted from February through April by the nonprofits Digital Citizens Alliance and Coalition […]

In a prime-time special titled “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,” Oprah Winfrey delved into the evolving landscape of weight loss, spurred by the introduction of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Acknowledging her own struggles with weight stigma throughout a 25-year public journey, Winfrey aimed to dismantle the shame and judgment surrounding weight and […]


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