"They're not shortcuts": How weight loss drugs became the business of shame
The use of GLP-1 drugs sparked the term "Ozempic shaming" to describe the negative perceptions faced by those who choose medical interventions for weight management. Some critics argue that using the drugs is akin to "taking a shortcut," overlooking the complex factors that contribute to obesity.
I’m a weight-loss doctor — the unusual complication I’m seeing from Ozempic-like drugs
A top NYC weight-loss doctor shared the surprising skin complication that he’s encountered in patients using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic.
How do GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss?
Dr. Mehmet Furkan Burak said people who have lost weight and then gained it again can feel guilt or shame and blame themselves for it.
Verdiva launches with $410M for weight loss drugs to challenge Ozempic, Wegovy
The round is one of Europe’s largest-ever biotech VC deals, signalling investor appetite for the booming weight loss market.
Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others: Study
We found that, of the 12 GLP-1 (drugs) identified by our search, the greatest mean body weight reduction was reported in randomized controlled trials of retatrutide, tirzepatid
Two years on, are GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro here to stay?
In January 2023, the world was abuzz with stories of a revolutionary weight-loss drug – a simple, self-administered injection that promised to transform the lives of those struggling with obesity. The click-baity headlines surrounding Ozempic,
Weight-loss drug developer Metsera reveals wider loss in US IPO filing
(Reuters) -Weight-loss drug developer Metsera, backed by ARCH Venture Partners, revealed a wider loss in its paperwork for a ...
TCTMD1d
Variety of GLP-1 Drugs Help People Without Diabetes Lose Weight: Review
With three meds approved for weight management and several on the way, these may make a dent in the obesity epidemic.
FoodNavigator2d
Which GLP-1 drugs are on the market?
A range of GLP-1 weight loss drugs are currently on the market. What are they, what do they do, and where are they available?
Health Rounds: Fewer post-surgery complications found in diabetes patients taking GLP-1 drugs
Hello, Health Rounds Readers! Today we feature a study that found yet another potential health benefit of GLP-1 drugs, this ...
Terry Smith Sells Diageo Stock on Weight-Loss Drugs Fears
British fund manager Terry Smith has sold his stake in Diageo Plc, citing concerns about the management of the drinks company ...
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on ...
Eli Lilly's obesity drug gets Medicare coverage for sleep apnea
Eli Lilly's popular obesity drug Zepbound can now be covered by government-backed Medicare drug plans, CNBC reported on ...
Community Impact Newspaper6h
Houston-area health care providers see rising demand for diabetes, obesity drugs
A new request by Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk could limit the availability of a type of GLP-1—semaglutides—to local ...
High-cost weight loss drugs are sending employers to nutrition counseling in a boost for startups
Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.