Ozempic
Ozempic is an injectable medication that controls blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. The Food and Drug Administration first approved it for treating diabetes in 2017. Weight loss is a common side effect of Ozempic, which caused it to gain popularity among celebrities, TikTokers and more starting in 2022. While Ozempic is not approved for weight loss, its active ingredient, semaglutide, is under the name Wegovy. Wegovy has a larger dose of semaglutide than Ozempic does.
New York utility company may raise bills to cover employees' Ozempic
Customers can expect a rate hike up to 14 percent as employee welfare costs surge related to Ozempic and drugs like it.
New discovery promises weight loss without Ozempic's side effects
Stanford Medicine researchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule that mimics the appetite-suppressing effects of semaglutide.
Ozempic trial shows drug turns people off alcohol
Results showed that people craved and drank less alcohol when on the drug, according to the findings of a recent study.
Ozempic and blindness: What we know about weight loss side effects
A new study has sparked questions about the drug Ozempic and it's potential links to blindness.
Celebrity News
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.
Researchers present Ozempic alternatives—without sickening GI side effects
A new class of weight loss drugs could be on the horizon.
Half of Americans support weight-loss drugs like Ozempic for obesity, poll
Doctors and researchers say the injectable drugs are a effective tools when it comes to treating obesity.
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Josh Gad reveals 'life-changing' 40-lb. weight loss
The actor opened up about his experience losing weight including what helped him.
Medicare change backed by 20,000 people in new letters
New letters urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to expand Medicare and Medicaid to include FDA-approved anti-obesity medications.
Crackdown on Ozempic, Wegovy Hits Thousands In Colorado
Colorado plans to limit insurance coverage for weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic for thousands of state employees.
Ozempic may damage vital organs, study finds
An observational study has uncovered a possible link between taking GLP-1s and increased risk of kidney, pancreas and gut issues.
Biden adds Ozempic to Medicare price renegotiation talks
Biden's administration announced weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy will be included on Medicare's list of medications subject to direct price negotiations.
Sugar cravings: Bacteria may help the body make its own Ozempic
Scientists have found a way to help the body make more of an Ozempic-like fullness hormone to cut cravings and improve health.
Ozempic company responds after Trumpov tariff threats on Denmark
Trumpov threatened "very high" tariffs on Denmark amid Greenland dispute, raising fears of higher prices for Danish pharmaceuticals.
Ph.D. student's viral theory on how Ozempic will reverse beauty standards
Nina King says that Ozempic's rise could shift beauty standards away from thinness as it becomes more accessible.
People taking Ozempic are spending less money on groceries
A new study found that people using weight loss drugs are saving hundreds of dollars on food shopping.
Here's how Americans want to change their lives in 2025: New poll
The poll comes as U.S. obesity rates continue to pose a major health problem, leading to high rates of heart disease and diabetes.
Celebrity News
Elon Musk calls himself 'Ozempic Santa' in festive new photo
A noticeably slimmed-down Elon Musk joked about his weight loss after he was photographed dressed up as Old Saint Nick.
Elon Musk shares Christmas weight-loss post: "Ozempic Santa"
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO admitted to taking the drug Mounjaro, a weight-loss medication similar to Ozempic.
Holiday Feasting in the Age of Ozempic | Opinion
While avoiding weight gain has long been considered a matter of personal willpower, the rise of "food noise" shows New Year's resolutions are never enough.
Americans are less obese than before
Nationally, obesity was down from 46 percent in 2022 to 45.6 percent in 2023.
Government Needs To Do More To Ensure Obesity Drug Safety | Opinion
The Biden administration has proposed expanding Medicare coverage for anti-obesity medications.
Biden Administration Right To Expand Access to Weight Loss Drugs | Opinion
Today, 42 percent of U.S. adults have obesity. This figure has been climbing every year.
Ozempic being abused, warns obesity doctor
Some people are not taking weight-loss medications responsibly, the physician says, and don't realize their full implications.
Elon Musk pushes for federally funded Ozempic and less government spending
Musk's plan to cut $2 trillion in federal spending could clash with his proposal to subsidize a drug costing up to $1,000 a month.
Doctors' advice for Ozempic users planning a holiday pause
The holidays are a time known for feasting on delicious food, but that might not be possible for people taking weight-loss drugs.
Ozempic alone won't solve obesity crisis, say experts
A doctor, bariatric surgeon and professor say that treatments other than weight-loss drugs are needed to fix the obesity crisis.
Celebrity News
Khloé Kardashian's shares honest take on Ozempic and her fitness journey
Reality TV star Khloé Kardashian opened up about her fitness journey and shared her candid thoughts on one weight loss trend.
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Fans gush over Lizzo's dramatic transformation in Thanksgiving video
The 'Truth Hurts' singer unveiled a new look that has fans' jaws dropping.
Amgen drug delivers more weight loss than competitors
A new weight loss drug called MariTide caused 20 percent weight loss in a recent trial, even better than Wegovy or Ozempic.
