Here's why researchers think most people stop taking weight loss drugs within a year
Nearly 2 in 3 people without diabetes quit popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic or Victoza within one year, according to a new study.
Half of Americans Support Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic for Obesity, Poll
Cost is a major obstacle for many. The drugs can be expensive without insurance, with out-of-pocket expenses reaching hundreds of dollars per prescription. The poll found that about half of Americans support Medicare and Medicaid covering weight-loss drugs for those with obesity, while around 20 percent oppose it and 25 percent are neutral.
Ozempic vs. Semaglutide: 10 Weight Loss Medications Compared for 2025
Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient, they are approved for different purposes. Ozempic is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss.
Amycretin Shows Promising 22% Weight Loss in Trials-It May Rival Ozempic
Drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk's amycretin, an experimental weight-loss pill in clinical trials, may boast substantial weight loss results comparable to those of popular GLP-1 injectables like Ozempic and Wegovy (both of which were created by the same company).
New study shows fiber may help with weight loss like Ozempic
Beta-glucan in oats and barley may help with weight loss by controlling blood sugar and reducing fat.
A Type of Fiber Could Have Weight Loss Benefits Similar to Ozempic
Research on the gut microbiome has triggered a 'revolution' in nutritional science, and in the last few years, dietary fiber has become the "new protein" – added to foods in abundance to feed our gut and boost our health.
Ozempic and Wegovy are helping many Americans lose weight, but they also may have other beneficial uses
News research shows GLP-1 medications may help treat a wide range of conditions, from addiction and dementia to heart disease and psychotic disorders.
Cyndi Lauper Shares Her Thoughts the ‘Ozempic Thing' For Weight Loss
Cyndi Lauper has a fairly strict pre-tour diet - but that doesn't mean the singer is willing to do (or take) anything to lose weight. "You see how thin everybody is now and the clothes aren't made for big girls,
Americans split on using weight loss drugs to treat obesity: Survey
Americans are split on using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy to treat obesity or weight-related conditions, according to a new survey that was published on Friday. The new
Hollywood's use of Ozempic as 'weight loss drug' sees surge in public use
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood's Ozempic use has been steadily rising with many celebrities crediting the drug for their weight loss, which has seen the public keen to do the same.
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This supplement is being compared to Ozempic, but does it live up to the hype?
The Mayo Clinic said the supplement “may be safe when taken in recommended amounts” with the main side effects including ...
Amy Schumer Lost 30 Pounds Using Ozempic, But It Left Her ‘Bedridden’: What She's Shared About Weight Loss
Amy said that she was “shriveling away” in bed due to the extreme nausea when she took the medication. “I lost 30 pounds so ...
Cyndi Lauper Makes Bold Declaration About the 'Ozempic Thing'
The pop icon has addressed whether or not she is using the weight-loss drug to slim down while on her farewell tour.
Eli Lilly's head of obesity talks weight-loss innovations for 2025 — from an Ozempic-like pill to a triple-threat shot
Eli Lilly's Ozempic-rivaling weight-loss pill orforglipron could be available in early 2026. Its retatrutide may be as ...
I went through ‘physical torment’ to lose 169 lbs without Ozempic — there were my exact diet swaps
A man lost a whopping 169 pounds — more than the weight of a washing machine — in a year, and he managed it all with ...
The high cost of weight loss: How patients are fighting for access to breakthrough medications
CBS News Miami investigates the financial hurdles surrounding these medications and explores alternatives that may offer a ...
Serious Ozempic Side Effects, Confirmed: Here’s What to Know
A study confirmed that side effects like pancreatitis and kidney damage are possible while taking GLP-1s like Ozempic. Here's ...
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Weight loss from GLP-1 agonists can lower risk of heart attack and stroke
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Trulicity, Mounjaro, Victoza, Wegovy started as a way to treat diabetes but have since become popular for weight loss.