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#obesity
english.elpais.com
2 days ago
Wellness

What's the best way to lose weight, following a diet or taking drugs like Ozempic?

The importance of combating the social stigma around obesity and overweight while incorporating new drugs like GLP-1 agonists into comprehensive treatment plans. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Wellness

New Weight-Loss Drugs Are Meant to Be Lifelong. What Happens When You Quit?

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic are popular but many users quit due to factors like cost, side effects, and limited coverage. [ more ]
moreobesity
#diabetes
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Medicine

High price of popular diabetes drugs deprives low-income people of effective treatment

Supply shortages and insurance hurdles for GLP-1 agonists due to high drug prices lead to affordability issues for patients with diabetes and obesity. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Medicine

The Long-Term Effects of GLP-1 Drugs Are Unknown

Insulin was a groundbreaking discovery for diabetes, leading to significant advancements in medicine. [ more ]
morediabetes
#weight-loss
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
Medicine

When Ozempic fails: Study sheds light on why some patients lose half as much weight as others

Genetic analysis can predict patient's response to semaglutide for weight loss, not effective for everyone. [ more ]
Inverse
2 weeks ago
Medicine

The Longest Clinical Trial Yet Of Blockbuster Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Reveals Significant Side Effects

GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy show significant weight loss and may have long-lasting effects, but concerns exist regarding side effects. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Medicine

Many patients keep weight off after stopping anti-obesity meds: study

Patients on GLP-1 agonist medications for obesity may keep some weight off even after stopping the medication.
The new data provides a more nuanced picture of patient outcomes and contradicts previous studies suggesting that patients need to stay on the medication to maintain weight loss. [ more ]
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#weight-loss-drugs
Nature
1 month ago
Wellness

Obesity drugs aren't always forever. What happens when you quit?

GLP-1 agonists are popular weight-loss drugs, but many people discontinue due to cost, side effects, and other factors. Stopping these medications can lead to weight regain. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Health

Ozempic Gets the Oprah Treatment in a New TV Special

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are becoming increasingly popular.
Oprah Winfrey's support for weight-loss medications in her ABC special may further boost the popularity of these drugs. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
2 months ago
Health

My patients think Ozempic is a wonder drug. But it can't fix fat phobia

Many patients seek weight loss medications like Ozempic as a solution to body image issues.
Medicalization of weight loss through medications like GLP-1 agonists is contributing to unrealistic expectations. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Medicine

United States of Ozempic: Where prescriptions for anti-obesity drugs are rising

Kentucky had the highest prescribing rate of diabetes and anti-obesity medications
Southern states have high prescribing rates for GLP-1 agonists [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Health

Are You Sure You Want an Ozempic Pill?

Pharmaceutical companies are working on developing obesity drugs in pill form.
The current obesity drugs on the market are mostly injectable, but there is a growing demand for pills. [ more ]
Axios
6 months ago
Health

Doctors grapple with patients' demand for weight-loss drugs

Primary care doctors are facing an influx of requests for anti-obesity drugs, including from patients who may not necessarily need them.
The demand for GLP-1 agonist drugs, such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound, is expected to increase after new data shows their potential in reducing heart problems.
There is a need for balanced consideration of other treatments and interventions before resorting to these drugs, as not everyone may require them. [ more ]
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