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March 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
FBI warns about counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs
The FBI warns counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs drugs can cause significant health issues.
March 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
March 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
FBI warns about counterfeit weight loss drugs
The FBI is warning about counterfeit weight loss drugs being sold that claim to have semaglutide, the key ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy.
March 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
March 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Compound versions of some weight loss drugs to be restricted
ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula shares what patients need to know.
March 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
March 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
FDA moves to stop compounding GLP-1 drugs
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula breaks down what patients need to know.
March 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
February 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Trump claims SSRIs and weight loss drugs may be a 'threat' to children. Are they?
President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said they will be studying the "threat" to children posed by antidepressants and obesity medications.
February 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
1 month ago
How weight loss drugs may affect marriages
"GMA" explores a New York Times report on the unexpected impact of weight loss medications on relationships.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Why semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking
Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink less alcohol.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Weight loss Super Bowl ad sparks controversy
The "Hims and Hers" commercial railed against the weight loss industry and promoted the company's weight loss drug offerings as a less costly option compared to brand-name drugs.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Josh Gad opens up for 1st time about taking weight loss drug: 'It is life-changing'
The actor shared he had lost 40 pounds since taking the medication.
2 months ago
2 months ago
New study on weight loss drugs
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula explains the findings of a new study on GLP-1 drugs commonly used for weight loss.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Ozempic, Wegovy selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The drugs' pricing will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Weight loss drugs in next round of Medicare price negotiations
Just days before leaving the office, President Biden expanded the list of medications to be negotiated by Medicare, including Ozempic and Wegovy.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Can weight-loss drugs help you reach your health goals?
Dr. Alexandra Sowa, an obesity medicine specialist and author of the new book “The Ozempic Revolution” shares the pros and cons of using GLP-1 medications for weight loss.
2 months ago
3 months ago
FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
ABC News’ medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down the latest medical headlines.
3 months ago
3 months ago
FDA approves Zepbound for sleep apnea
The weight loss drug is now also the first medication for patients with sleep apnea.
3 months ago
3 months ago
FDA approves 1st medication for obstructive sleep apnea
The FDA has expanded the approval of Eli Lilly’s obesity medication Zepbound to include treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea for people with obesity.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Inside Eli Lilly and Company's fight against counterfeit drugs
"GMA" shares an exclusive look inside the lab of the maker of such drugs as Mounjaro and Zepbound to show what it's doing to warn users about the dangers of counterfeit drugs.
3 months ago
3 months ago
US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade
Experts say the growing use of weight loss drugs may be helping to reverse obesity trends. ABC News medical contributor Dr. John Brownstein breaks down the latest study.
3 months ago
3 months ago
US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade
Experts say the growing use of weight loss drugs may be helping to reverse obesity trends.
3 months ago
3 months ago
People turn to ‘microdosing’ of drugs used for weight loss
The new trend is seeing people take very small doses of medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Weight-loss drugs compared
A new study is suggesting that not all weight-loss drugs are created equal.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Zepbound’s weight-loss results top Wegovy’s, trial finds
Study participants treated with Zepbound lost 20% of their body weight.
3 months ago
3 months ago
New study finds people can lose more weight with Zepbound
Eli Lilly says new research shows its medication Zepbound helped patients shed more weight over a shorter period of time than Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.
3 months ago
4 months ago
Biden proposes expanding obesity drug coverage under Medicare and Medicaid
The Biden administration has proposed a new rule to “significantly” expand coverage of anti-obesity medications for Americans with Medicare and Medicaid.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Demand for weight loss drugs prompts online alternatives, compound pharmacies
A new ABC News Investigation looks at weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound and how the high demand has contributed to nationwide shortages and alternatives.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Shot in the Dark: Weight Loss Injection Wars
A shortage in injections linked to weight loss opened the market not only to compounding pharmacies but also some questionable online businesses. How do you know if you're getting what's advertised?
4 months ago
4 months ago
The safety of compounding weight loss drugs
ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim takes a deep dive into the safety and business of compounding weight loss drugs.
4 months ago
4 months ago
New studies shed light on weight loss drugs, alcohol use disorder and diabetes
Dr. Darien Sutton and Dr. Stephanie Widmer discuss new studies, which found GLP-1 weight loss drugs beneficial in fighting Type 2 diabetes and certain addiction disorders.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Ozempic, Wegovy move closer to no longer being in shortage, FDA says
All doses of the weight loss drugs are listed as "available" by the FDA.
4 months ago
5 months ago
Active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy may reduce risk of Alzheimer's, study finds
Semaglutide, the active ingredient found in Ozempic and Wegovy, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study published Thursday morning finds.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Women turn to weight loss medications during menopause
Some women have found the medications help with weight loss during menopause.
5 months ago
5 months ago
A look at the effects of weight-loss medications on menopause
As more women speak openly about menopause and the changes it brings, some doctors say GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can be helpful in curbing menopausal weight gain.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Study: Ozempic and Wegovy can help lower risks of intoxication and overdose
The landmark research found those taking Ozempic had a 40% lower chance of experiencing an opioid overdose and the risk of alcohol intoxication was cut in half compared to those not taking the drug.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic may help reduce overdose risks: Study
A study suggests that weight loss medications like Ozempic may help reduce the risk of overdose and alcohol intoxication in people with substance use disorders.
5 months ago
6 months ago
Weight loss drug users struggle with high cost of life changing medication
Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) pushes for change in Washington as CEO of Novo Nordisk, maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, is under scrutiny for their high cost in the U.S.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Woman shares small changes that helped her lose over 200 pounds
Leah Hope said she kept her focus on being able to live a "big life."
6 months ago
6 months ago
Semaglutide drugs may lower risk of opioid overdose: Study
Semaglutide drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, may help reduce the risk of an opioid overdose, according to a new study published in JAMA. Dr. Darien Sutton explains.
6 months ago
6 months ago
CEO of maker of Ozempic grilled over prices
Senators questioned Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Jørgensen on Tuesday at a hearing over the costs of Ozempic, Wegovy and similar weight loss drugs, which are cheaper in other countries.
6 months ago
6 months ago
CEO of company behind weight loss drug Ozempic testifies on Capitol Hill
And, President Joe Biden delivers farewell address to the United Nations.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Ozempic CEO in the hot seat in Senate hearing
Senators grilled Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Jørgensen Tuesday over the costs of Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs.
6 months ago
6 months ago
'Stop ripping us off': Ozempic producer CEO in hot seat in congressional hearing
Senators grilled Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Jørgensen Tuesday over the costs of Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Ozempic CEO to testify about drug prices on Capitol Hill
The CEO of drugmaker Novo Nordisk, which makes Ozempic and Wegovy, is set to testify at a hearing about the high cost of the drugs in the United States compared to other countries.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Early trial shows success for daily weight loss pill: 3 things to know
The pill is made by Novo Nordisk, the same company that makes Ozempic.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Weight loss frontier: New medicine shows early promise
Dr. Leah Croll, a board-certified neurologist, helps break down a new weight loss medication presented by researchers in Spain that shows significant potential for weight loss that comes in pill form.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Study shows Wegovy decreases risk of heart attacks, stroke and COVID deaths
A new study finds the drug semaglutide appears to lower the risk of death from COVID in some patients. ABC News' Erielle Reshef reports.
6 months ago
7 months ago
Eil Lilly announces Zepbound to be sold directly to consumers
David Ricks, the CEO of Eli Lilly, announced the weight-loss drug can be purchased directly without insurance coverage.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Wegovy may significantly slash risk of heart attack, strokes: Study
Researchers now say that the popular weight loss drug can substantially lower a person's risk of heart-related issues.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Weight loss drug may reduce risk of developing diabetes: Study
Eli Lilly says a new trial showed the key ingredient in its popular drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro helped slash the chance of developing type 2 diabetes by 94% among patients at high risk.
7 months ago
7 months ago
How weight loss drugs are transforming America
Bloomberg health reporter Madison Muller and Dr. Nate Wood break down the latest on how Ozempic and other weight loss drugs are transforming America.
7 months ago
8 months ago
FDA warns against injecting copycat semaglutide
The urgent alert from the Food and Drug Administration comes as more people turn to unauthorized versions of popular weight loss drugs.
8 months ago