Weight-loss drugs didn't curb health costs within two years, data show
Drugs like Wegovy may trim your waistline but not medical costs, according to an analysis of U.S. health insurance claims shared with Reuters.
Competition will make weight-loss drugs better, cheaper and bigger
A mong the many newcomers to the business of weight-loss drugs is Hims & Hers, an American e-pharmacy better known for hawking remedies for erectile dysfunction and hair loss. Since May it has offered its own version of Wegovy,
Women turn to weight loss drugs in menopause: What to know about the benefits and risks
Losing weight in menopause can help with the severity of other menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, according to Shepherd. The average age for menopause, when your periods stop permanently, is 52, according to the U.S. Office on Women's Health. Menopause is reached after it has been a full year since your last period.
Short bursts of activity may better stimulate weight loss
Walking in short bursts or climbing stairs can burn 20% to 60% more energy than sustained activity for the same distance, according to a new study.
FDA says this weight loss drug shortage is over, but patients worry about cost and availability
Some patients fear tirzepatide, sold by Eli Lilly under the brand names Zepbound and Mounjaro, will be hard to get and prohibitively expensive once compounding pharmacies are no longer producing it.
Latest weight-loss drug faces shortages
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that high demand has left the latest weight-loss drug, Zepbound, in short supply.
Eli Lilly Sues Over Knock-Off Weight-Loss Drugs
Eli Lilly has filed three new separate lawsuits accusing vendors and a medical spa of selling knock-off versions of their drug, Zepbound.
Jelly Roll Reveals 100-Lb. Weight Loss and Fans Are In Awe
Country music's Jelly Roll shares his impressive 100-lb. weight loss journey amid his 'Beautifully Broken' tour's success.
Novo Nordisk asks US to stop compounding pharmacies from making weight-loss drug copies
Novo Nordisk on Tuesday asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ban compounding pharmacies from making copycat ...
Country music star reveals massive weight loss, says fans won’t recognize him soon
Jelly Roll is one of the biggest stars in country music at the moment on the stage, and he is doing all he can to make sure ...
People Are Selling Leftover Weight-Loss Drugs On Facebook. Buyers Could Be Harmed—Or Face Jail Time
Yep, you can actually be thrown in jail for buying certain weight loss drugs on Facebook (or any other social media platform, ...
US Medicaid programs say cost a key factor for weight-loss drug coverage, survey finds
Most U.S. states do not currently cover highly sought after weight-loss drugs from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in their ...
Healthy Returns: Weight loss, diabetes drugs may reduce alcohol and opioid use
GLP-1 drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Ozempic can cut drug and alcohol abuse by around half. Meanwhile, tech companies are ...
Jazz Jennings Transforms Into Celeb Lookalike in 100-Lb. Weight-Loss Photo Shoot
On Sunday, October 20, Jennings, 24, took to her Instagram page and shared a carousel of new photos to close out Libra season ...
Are almonds or walnuts healthier? Dietitian reveals which is best for weight loss and protein
Should you eat almonds or walnuts? It depends on your goals. A dietitian reveals which is best for weight loss, protein, ...