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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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Weight-loss meds may give people more control over drinking, study shows
Scientists have been studying other possible health benefits of GLP-1s.
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
7 months ago
Weight-loss drugs compared
A new study is suggesting that not all weight-loss drugs are created equal.
7 months ago
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
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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
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