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May 24, 2024 at 1:04 PM
New study shows Ozempic lowers kidney disease
ABC News' medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down the new study that showed patients using Ozempic had slowed the risk of illness and death in people with kidney disease.
May 24, 2024 at 1:04 PM
May 22, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Drugs used for weight loss increased nearly 600% in teens, study shows
A new study found drugs that are commonly used for weight loss like Ozempic and Wegovy were used by teenagers nearly 600% more from 2020 to 2023. Dr. Jen Ashton explains.
May 22, 2024 at 7:21 PM
May 22, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults
Use of diabetes and obesity medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and other so-called GLP-1 drugs has soared among teens and young adults
May 22, 2024 at 6:14 PM
May 21, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Nestle to sell food items for WeGovy and Ozempic users
The new products are focused on having more protein, iron and calcium for those taking the appetite suppressing drugs.
May 21, 2024 at 7:32 PM
May 21, 2024 at 12:51 AM
New study focuses on long term use of weight loss drug Wegovy
The study looked at whether people on the drug maintained their weight loss.
May 21, 2024 at 12:51 AM
May 20, 2024 at 7:33 PM
What to do once you hit your goal weight on Ozempic
Dr. Jen Ashton weighs in on what “maintenance” looks like for those on weight loss medication like Ozempic.
May 20, 2024 at 7:33 PM
May 18, 2024 at 3:53 PM
1st long term study released on weight loss drug Wegovy
ABC News’ medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down the new study on Wegovy, finding that patients continually taking the medication maintained weight loss after four years.
May 18, 2024 at 3:53 PM
May 15, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Oprah apologizes for being ‘major contributor’ to diet culture
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton discusses Oprah apologizing for being a “major contributor” to diet culture.
May 15, 2024 at 6:23 PM
May 15, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Kelly Clarkson faces backlash over use of weight loss drug
The singer and talk show host recently admitted that she used medication to lose weight.
May 15, 2024 at 3:09 PM
May 15, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Kelly Clarkson opens up about whether or not she is taking Ozempic
The singer and talk show host shared more about her weight loss journey.
May 15, 2024 at 1:01 PM
1 month ago
Novo Nordisk executive responds to criticisms of Ozempic cost, availability
Negelle Morris, Novo Nordisk's senior vice president and head of U.S. cardiometabolic sales, spoke exclusively with ABC News.
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Oprah Winfrey confirms she's on a weight-loss medication
Oprah Winfrey has confirmed she is on a weight loss medication and says she no longer believes her weight struggles are her fault.
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First came Ozempic for weight loss, then came the shaming.
"Real Housewives" star Emily Simpson said she was shamed for using the drug to help lose weight.
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What to know about Ozempic and pregnancy and fertility
Doctors share what to know about the safety of taking Ozempic and other new drugs targeted for Type 2 diabetes and obesity while trying to conceive.
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Barbra Streisand asks Melissa McCarthy about Ozempic, sparking debate on weight
Streisand's comment on an Instagram photo of McCarthy had people talking.
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Top exec at maker of Ozempic, Wegovy talks surging demand
A senior vice president at Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, talks about the surging demand for their medications and addresses the frustration over high prices.
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