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Mar 14, 2025, 1:32 PM
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FBI issues safety warning about counterfeit versions of weight loss drug semaglutide
The FBI warns counterfeit versions of weight loss drugs drugs can cause significant health issues.Mar 14, 2025, 1:32 PM
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Mar 11, 2025, 10:03 PM
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Compound versions of some weight loss drugs to be restricted
ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula shares what patients need to know.Mar 11, 2025, 10:03 PM
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Feb 20, 2025, 6:26 AM
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Trump, RFK Jr. go after antidepressants, weight loss drugs. Here's what the science says
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.Feb 20, 2025, 6:26 AM
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Feb 12, 2025, 11:00 AM
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Weight loss drug semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking and smoking, new study finds
Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink less alcohol.Feb 12, 2025, 11:00 AM
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Jan 28, 2025, 7:49 PM
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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.Jan 28, 2025, 7:49 PM
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Jan 17, 2025, 11:03 AM
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Ozempic, Wegovy among drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The drugs' pricing will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers.Jan 17, 2025, 11:03 AM
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Dec 20, 2024, 6:58 PM
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FDA approves Eli Lilly’s obesity 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.Dec 20, 2024, 6:58 PM
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Dec 13, 2024, 11:00 AM
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US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade, with possible help from weight loss medications
Experts say the growing use of weight loss drugs may be helping to reverse obesity trends.Dec 13, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Dec 4, 2024, 1:50 PM
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Zepbound leads to more weight loss than Wegovy, Eli Lilly says
Study participants treated with Zepbound lost 20% of their body weight.Dec 4, 2024, 1:50 PM
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Nov 26, 2024, 6:38 AM
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Biden administration 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.Nov 26, 2024, 6:38 AM
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Oct 30, 2024, 4:41 PM
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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.Oct 30, 2024, 4:41 PM
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Oct 24, 2024, 7:43 AM
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Active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy may reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease: Study
Semaglutide, the active ingredient found in Ozempic and Wegovy, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study published Thursday morning finds.Oct 24, 2024, 7:43 AM
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Oct 23, 2024, 2:03 PM
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Women turn to weight loss drugs in menopause: What to know about the benefits and risks
Some women have found the medications help with weight loss during menopause.Oct 23, 2024, 2:03 PM
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Oct 17, 2024, 1:01 AM
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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.Oct 17, 2024, 1:01 AM
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Sep 25, 2024, 3:41 PM
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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."Sep 25, 2024, 3:41 PM
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Sep 24, 2024, 1:33 PM
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'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.Sep 24, 2024, 1:33 PM
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Sep 12, 2024, 1:09 PM
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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.Sep 12, 2024, 1:09 PM
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Jul 29, 2024, 6:18 PM
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Some people are overdosing on semaglutide, FDA warns
The FDA says people may be subject to dosing errors.Jul 29, 2024, 6:18 PM
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Jul 11, 2024, 7:15 AM
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Pfizer targets obesity with new once-daily danuglipron drug
Pfizer announced that it has selected its preferred once-daily modified release formulation of danuglipron, a move that is significant in the obesity drug’s development.Jul 11, 2024, 7:15 AM
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Jul 9, 2024, 11:53 AM
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What's better for weight loss, Mounjaro or Ozempic? New study provides answer
Both medications are FDA-approved for people with Type 2 diabetes.Jul 9, 2024, 11:53 AM
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Jul 8, 2024, 1:25 PM
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What to know about new study showing weight loss drugs can lower cancer risk
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic may help lower the risk of certain cancers.Jul 8, 2024, 1:25 PM
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Jun 24, 2024, 3:32 AM
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As use of drugs for weight loss spikes among teens, data shows girls are using them most
Prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications for young people rose from 8,000 to more than 60,000 between 2020 and 2023.Jun 24, 2024, 3:32 AM
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May 20, 2024, 2:26 PM
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New study focuses on what happens if you stay on weight loss drug Wegovy for years
The study looked at whether people on the drug maintained their weight loss.May 20, 2024, 2:26 PM
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May 14, 2024, 12:21 PM
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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 14, 2024, 12:21 PM
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May 2, 2024, 2:28 PM
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Novo Nordisk announces $6B investment in Ozempic, Wegovy amid shortages
Negelle Morris, Novo Nordisk's senior vice president and head of U.S. cardiometabolic sales, spoke exclusively with ABC News.May 2, 2024, 2:28 PM
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Dec 13, 2023, 2:07 PM
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Oprah Winfrey confirms she's on a weight-loss medication, says she's tired of 'shaming'
Oprah Winfrey has confirmed she is on a weight loss medication and says she no longer believes her weight struggles are her fault.Dec 13, 2023, 2:07 PM
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Aug 8, 2023, 4:04 AM
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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.Aug 8, 2023, 4:04 AM
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Feb 1, 2023, 3:45 PM
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Is Ozempic safe to take during pregnancy or while trying to conceive? Experts weigh in
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.Feb 1, 2023, 3:45 PM
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May 1, 2024, 9:47 AM
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Barbra Streisand publicly asks Melissa McCarthy about Ozempic, sparking debate on weight and shaming
Streisand's comment on an Instagram photo of McCarthy had people talking.May 1, 2024, 9:47 AM
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