Weight loss drug is not taking easy way out

Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
As demand for weight-loss injections sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, a study has uncovered neurological and behavioral health benefits amid risks for pancreatitis and kidney disease.
Oprah Winfrey reveals taking GLP-1 weight-loss drug made her realize what she got wrong about ‘thin people’
The media queen also confessed that she was reluctant to take a GLP-1 drug because she felt it was “the easy way out.” That changed after a special on weight loss with experts and clinicians that she taped in July 2023. The panel discussion left her with her “biggest aha moment” about the medication.
Sweeping review suggests weight-loss drugs’ effect on 175 conditions
The findings, based on an analysis of records from 2.5 million VA patients, support much of what scientists already suspected but contain surprises, too.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
T he newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ways they affect the body—both helpful and harmful—beyond reducing weight. In report published in Nature Medicine,
Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Linked To Lower Risk Of 42 Conditions
Some outcomes, like reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and increased chance of nausea, were expected. But others took researchers by surprise.
Not Just For Weight Loss: GLP-1 Drugs May Affect Addiction And Dementia Risk
Over 2 million people were included in new research to test these drugs against 175 different health outcomes.
Oprah Winfrey faces backlash for making bold claim about ‘thin people’ after taking weight-loss drug
All these years I thought that thin people — those people — just had more willpower,” Winfrey said on her podcast.
What Oprah Winfrey Learned About “Thin People” After Weight-Loss Drug Experience
Oprah Winfrey opens up on her podcast about her weight-loss journey with anti-obesity GLP-1 medications while chatting with doctors and guests. Plus, the media icon shares how her opinion of "thin people" has changed.
Oprah Winfrey Slammed for Claiming 'Thin People' Aren't Thinking About Food After Taking Weight-Loss Drug
Oprah Winfrey is opening up about her experience taking weight-loss drug GLP-1. While speaking to guest Dr. Ania Jastreboff on the Tuesday, January 21, episode of “The Oprah Podcast," the talk-show host spilled,
The Internet is Coming for Oprah Because of Her Comments About Thin People and Weight Loss Drugs
The media mogul is being criticized by some for statements she made about thin people on the latest episode of her podcast.
Oprah Winfrey reveals shocking discovery after using weight-loss drug: 'They are not even thinking about it'
Oprah Winfrey is opening up about her experience using weight-loss drugs. The media mogul is sharing some of the realizations she has found after being under an undisclosed GLP-1, which is a type 2 diabetes medication that results in weight loss.
Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds
Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to reduce the ...
GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to a wide range of health benefits and risks: study
A new peer-reviewed study based on data from nearly 2M individuals highlights a wide range of clinical benefits and risks, ...
Demand for loose skin surgery rises with GLP-1 weight loss meds
As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro gain popularity for weight loss, doctors are observing a ...
The FDA is about to make weight-loss drugs a lot harder to get
Lots of people are on cheaper compounded weight-loss drugs that mimic brands like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. They're ...
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Colorado plans to limit coverage of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy for state employees to save $17M
Colorado plans to start limiting insurance coverage of prescription weight-loss drugs for its roughly 40,000 state employees, a cost-cutting measure in a difficult budget year that officials say will ...
6 Common Side Effects from Taking a GLP-1 Medication—and How to Manage Them
If your constipation lasts for more than 3 days, speak with your doctor about options to help. You might need to add a stool ...
Diabetes startup Virta Health is now prescribing Ozempic for weight loss in a push toward profitability and IPO
The diabetes startup is prescribing GLP-1 drugs for weight loss to help employers manage costs. Its CEO says it's nearing ...