Weight loss drug approved to treat sleep apnea
Sleep expert Dr. Abhay Sharma talks about how Zepbound is now approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Hidden Dangers of Compounded Weight-Loss Drugs
A recent study reveals many websites selling compounded versions of weight-loss drugs do not inform users of risks, often misleading users about FDA approval. Researchers identified over 70 websites with vague safety disclosures.
Ozempic 3.0? This drug causes the greatest weight loss — by far
Researchers from Canada reviewed the results of 26 trials to determine which of the weight loss jabs are the most effective for obese adults who do not have diabetes.
Medicare to negotiate price of Ozempic, Wegovy weight-loss drugs
The Biden administration moved Friday to negotiate the prices Medicare pays for the blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, medications costing the massive government health program billions of dollars a year.
Mounjaro vs. Ozempic: Which One Is Best for Me to Try for Weight Loss in 2025?
In one corner, we’ve got Mounjaro, and in the other, Ozempic. They’re both once-a-week injectable drugs designed to help patients with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar.
'Probably going to be the most prescribed drug'; The future of weight loss drugs
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are changing the game for weight loss. GLP-1 medications were originally intended to treat type 2 diabetes, but a growing number of people are using it for weight loss.
Can Microdosing Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Help You Lose Weight?
Proponents of Ozempic microdosing claim you'll reap the drug's benefits with fewer side effects. But is taking small doses of GLP-1 agonists safe and effective for weight loss?
E-sellers of compounded weight-loss drugs fail to reveal risks, research shows
By Bhanvi Satija and Christy Santhosh (Reuters) -Websites selling compounded versions of popular weight-loss drugs from Novo ...
FDA Approves Weight-loss Drug Zepbound For Sleep Apnea – Will Insurance Cover This $1000-Per-Month Medication?
Zepbound is a dual-activating medication that combines glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like ...
Ozempic, Wegovy among drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The Biden administration announced Friday that Ozempic, Wegovy and 13 additional drugs will now be covered under Medicare ...
US FDA approves AstraZeneca's drug for breast cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved AstraZeneca and partner Daiichi Sankyo's precision drug to treat a type of ...
Meet ‘Super’ Ozempic: Higher Dose Semaglutide Leads to Even Greater Weight Loss In Major Trial
People who stayed on a 7.2 milligram weekly dose of semaglutide lost around 20% of their body weight over 72 weeks.
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Health Headlines: Novartis Win, Weight Loss Boosts, and More
Global health highlights include a court pausing a generic version of a heart drug, Novo Nordisk's weight loss trial success, ...
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Zyn nicotine pouches, dubbed 'Gen Z’s weight loss secret,' secure FDA approval
Zyn gains cult status among Gen Z, praised for boosting workouts, alertness, and dubbed O-Zyn-pic for weight loss.
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Online marketing for compounded GLP-1 drugs overstates benefits and underplays risks
A new analysis finds nearly half of the compounded GLP-1 websites didn’t include information on adverse effects, warnings, ...