Weight-loss drugs
Follow the latest Weight-loss drugs news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
June 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Weight loss medication and heart health

There is new guidance on the use of popular weight loss medications like Zepbound and Wegovy to help improve heart health.
June 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
VIDEO: Weight loss medication and heart health
June 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM

How weight-loss drugs are changing health for families

Dr. Tara Narula takes a look at weight-loss medications and how entire families can benefit when one person starts taking the drugs.
June 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
VIDEO: How weight-loss drugs are changing health for families
June 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM

What to know about protein intake while on weight-loss medication

Dr. Alexandra Sowa, an obesity medicine physician and author, explains how these medications affect muscle mass and what you can do to help preserve it.
June 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
VIDEO: What to know about protein intake while on weight-loss medication
June 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM

What happens after weight-loss drugs?

Dr. Alexandra Sowa, an obesity medicine physician and author, shares what you need to know about reaching your goal while on weight-loss medications.
June 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
VIDEO: What happens after weight-loss drugs?
June 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Longer use of weight loss drugs may be more effective

ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula explains a new study indicating that stopping GLP 1 weight loss medications too soon could make it harder to lose weight.
June 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
VIDEO: Longer use of weight loss drugs may be more effective
June 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM

Everything to know about UK warning on weight loss drugs' effect on birth control

U.K. regulators issued guidance on Thursday, warning weight loss and diabetes medications may weaken the effectiveness of birth control and may be harmful in pregnancy.
June 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
In this Nov. 30, 2022, file photo, a Mounjaro injection pen is on display in Carlsbad, Calif.
June 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM

New warning about weight-loss drugs and pregnancy

Health regulators say popular weight-loss medications may impact the effectiveness of birth control. ABC News’ Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Tara Narula has more.
June 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
VIDEO: New warning about weight-loss drugs and pregnancy
May 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Food and fitness make or break GLP-1 success, report finds

Despite benefits, up to 85% of patients stop using GLP-1 medications after two years.
May 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
 In this April 24, 2024, file photo, the injectable weight-loss medication Wegovy is shown at New City Halstead Pharmacy in Chicago.
1 month ago

What to know about Trump's plan to lower drug costs in the US

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference about prescription drug prices, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, May 12, 2025, in Washington.
1 month ago

Study finds Zepbound may help people lose more weight than Wegovy

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula breaks down what to know about a new study that says Zepbound may be superior than other GLP-1 weight loss medications.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Study finds Zepbound may help people lose more weight than Wegovy
1 month ago

Weight-loss meds may give people more control over drinking, study shows

Scientists have been studying other possible health benefits of GLP-1s.
1 month ago
Ozempic is medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes, Wegovy is prescribed for long-term weight loss in adults and children. Both contain the active ingredient semaglutide, Jan. 13, 2025, in Sydney, Australia.
2 months ago

Wegovy will be available for a reduced price via telehealth companies

Hims, Ro and LifeMD will soon start selling Wegovy at a reduced price of $499 per month.
2 months ago
Boxes of Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, March 8, 2024.
2 months ago

Active ingredient in weight loss drug Wegovy may help treat fatty liver disease

The active ingredient in the popular weight loss drug Wegovy may help treat a type of fatty liver disease, according to a new study published Wednesday.
2 months ago
Boxes of Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, March 8, 2024.
2 months ago

New study finds weight loss drugs may help treat fatty liver disease

ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula breaks down new research that shows semaglutide may improve inflammation and liver scarring.
2 months ago
VIDEO: New study finds weight loss drugs may help treat fatty liver disease
2 months ago

Weight loss drug game-changer: What you need to know

The popular weight-loss medication Wegovy will soon be available to telehealth companies. ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down the latest.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Weight loss drug game-changer: What you need to know
2 months ago

Telehealth brands to sell Wegovy at reduced price

Dave Moore, senior vice president of U.S. operations at Novo Nordisk, says his company wants to “meet patients where they are.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: Telehealth brands to sell Wegovy at reduced price
2 months ago

Wegovy to be made available to telehealth companies

Novo Nordisk announced it is making the popular weight loss medication available to three telehealth companies and revealed plans to make it more affordable for those paying out-of-pocket.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Wegovy to be made available to telehealth companies
2 months ago

New weight loss pill could benefit people with Type 2 diabetes: Eli Lilly

Dr. Katherine Saunders, at Weill Cornell Medicine, joined ABC News' to discuss a new daily weight loss pill by Eli Lilly saying it "opens up opportunities" to treat diseases.
2 months ago
VIDEO: New weight loss pill could benefit people with Type 2 diabetes: Eli Lilly
2 months ago

Eli Lilly: Data shows promising results for new weight loss pill

Dr. Rekha Kumar, endocrinologist and obesity medicine expert at Weill Cornell Medicine, joined ABC News Live to discuss the promising results from Eli Lilly's newly announced weight loss pill.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Eli Lilly: Data shows promising results for new weight loss pill
2 months ago

Daily pill could help with weight loss, diabetes, drugmaker says

New research data shows a new, oral GLP-1 medication can potentially benefit people with Type 2 diabetes.
2 months ago
A sign for Eli Lilly & Co. sits outside their corporate headquarters in Indianapolis on April 26, 2017.
2 months ago

Eli Lilly says new data shows promising results for GLP-1 pill

Drug maker Eli Lilly says data from a late-stage trial showed a reduction in weight of almost 8% in people with Type 2 diabetes.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Eli Lilly says new data shows promising results for GLP-1 pill
2 months ago

Is Ozempic right for you?

ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton discusses the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, when to consider them and their role in long-term weight management.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Is Ozempic right for you?
3 months ago

Celebrities opening up about weight loss

As GLP-1 drugs become more popular, more celebrities are opening up about their weight loss and wellness journeys.
3 months ago
VIDEO:  Celebrities opening up about weight loss
3 months ago

Trump says Medicare, Medicaid won't cover weight loss drugs

President Donald Trump's administration says Medicare and Medicaid will not pay for GLP-1 drugs when used for weight loss.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Trump says Medicare, Medicaid won't cover weight loss drugs
3 months ago

Medicare, Medicaid decline to cover popular weight loss drugs for obesity

The Trump administration announced that it will not expand coverage for weight loss medication, GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Medicare, Medicaid decline to cover popular weight loss drugs for obesity
3 months ago

Amy Schumer on switching weight-loss medications

The comedian shares why she changed medications after what she described as a bad experience years ago.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Amy Schumer on switching weight-loss medications
3 months ago

FBI warns about counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs

The FBI warns counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs drugs can cause significant health issues.
3 months ago
Semaglutide is seen in this undated stock photo.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: FBI warns about counterfeit weight loss drugs
3 months ago

Compound versions of some weight loss drugs to be restricted

ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula shares what patients need to know.
3 months ago
Semaglutide (GLP-1) weight-loss drug Wegovy, made by pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is seen on Oct. 16, 2024.
3 months ago

FDA moves to stop compounding GLP-1 drugs

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula breaks down what patients need to know.
3 months ago
VIDEO: FDA to halt compounded versions of GLP-1 drugs
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies during his Senate Finance Committee, Jan. 29, 2025.
4 months 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: How weight loss drugs may affect marriages
4 months 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.
4 months ago
Semaglutide is seen in this undated stock photo.
4 months 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO:  Weight loss Super Bowl ad sparks controversy
5 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.
5 months ago
Josh Gad attends the "Speak." Premiere during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theatre on Jan. 23, 2025 in Park City, Utah.
5 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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: New study on weight loss drugs
5 months ago

Ozempic, Wegovy selected for Medicare's price negotiations

The drugs' pricing will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers.
5 months ago
A pharmacist holds a box of Novo Nordisk A/S Ozempic brand semaglutide medication arranged at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, Nov. 27, 2023.
5 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.
5 months ago
VIDOE: Weight loss drugs in next round of Medicare price negotiations
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Can weight-loss drugs help you reach your health goals?
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
6 months ago

FDA approves Zepbound for sleep apnea

The weight loss drug is now also the first medication for patients with sleep apnea.
6 months ago
VIDEO: FDA approves Zepbound for sleep apnea
6 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.
6 months ago
An Eli Lilly & Co. Zepbound injection pen arranged in the Brooklyn borough of New York, March 28, 2024.
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Inside Eli Lilly's fight against counterfeit drugs
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade
6 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.
6 months ago
In this undated stock photo, a woman stands on a scale.
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: People turn to ‘microdosing’ of drugs used for weight loss
7 months ago

Weight-loss drugs compared

A new study is suggesting that not all weight-loss drugs are created equal.
7 months ago
VIDEO:  Weight-loss drugs compared
7 months ago

Zepbound’s weight-loss results top Wegovy’s, trial finds

Study participants treated with Zepbound lost 20% of their body weight.
7 months ago
An Eli Lilly & Co. Zepbound injection pen in Brooklyn, N.Y, March 28, 2024.
7 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.
7 months ago
VIDEO: New study finds people can lose more weight with Zepbound
7 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.
7 months ago
President Joe Biden gestures to guests as he leaves after pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkeys Peach and Blossom during an event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on Nov. 25, 2024.