5 new weight-loss drugs to watch in fight for next Ozempic

Jim Gaffigan Shows Off His 50-Lb Weight Loss After Admitting To Using Weight Loss Drugs: 'It's Such a Better Life'
Jim Gaffigan has struggled with his weight for most of his adult life, but it seems that his most recent 50-lb weight loss is going to stick. The comedian revealed earlier this month that he’s started using the weight loss drug Mounjaro,
Lost and found: Life after Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs was just the start for these four people
Research shows that 1 in 8 adults in the US has used one of the popular GLP-1 medications, most of them trying to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease and others to help them lose weight.
5 new weight-loss drugs to watch in the fight for the next Ozempic
Biotech companies are racing to find Ozempic 2.0, hoping for a slice of a multi-billion-dollar industry. A few stand-out drugs are emerging.
Anti-obesity drugs, lifestyle interventions show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss
Popular anti-obesity drugs continue to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, according to several new papers published in JACC that are being simultaneously presented at the American Heart Association's 2024 Scientific Sessions.
The UK thinks weight loss drugs could ease unemployment. Experts say that’s a fantasy
In the United Kingdom, the government is hoping weight loss drugs might improve public finances, eyeing their use to help unemployed people re-enter the workforce and ultimately save money on health care.
What RFK Jr. Has Said About Ozempic the Popular Weight Loss Drug
Kennedy Jr., who has been tapped by Trump to lead the HHS, has been critical of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.
Weight-loss drugs replacing some surgeries, but doctors say they're 'not a miracle drug'
Researchers looked at the health records of 17 million Americans with obesity and determined that between 2022 and 2023, rates of bariatric surgeries dropped by 25%, while prescriptions for weight-loss drugs more than doubled.
How Often Do Doctors Use New Weight-Loss Drugs in Kids?
As optimism for GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss has grown, so too has their use in children. Currently, liraglutide and semaglutide are the only two GLP-1 drugs FDA-approved to treat obesity in kids ages 12 and up.
9 Foods That Have the Same Effect as Weight-Loss Drugs
A registered dietitian reveals nine food that work like weight-loss drugs, helping to curb cravings and suppress your appetite.
Exclusive-Medicaid fuels US coverage of Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs
U.S. government health plans account for the lion's share of coverage for popular new weight-loss drugs, far beyond the ...
Weight loss drugs are more likely to be covered on government-funded insurance than on private plans
New data shows that government-funded health insurance plans in the United States provide the majority of coverage for ...
Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcoholism, a new study suggests. Researchers explain why ...
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Weight-loss medications may also ease chronic pain
Popular semaglutide-based drugs used for weight loss may reduce chronic and acute pain, which could make them a promising ...
Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs
Healthy diet and regular exercise are key to treating obesity. But the stress of everyday racism and sexism hinder Black ...
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New weight loss drug target burns energy and lowers appetite—without the nausea and vomiting
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a new weight loss drug target that reduces appetite, increases ...
A guide to weight loss clinics in Houston
Are you ready to lose weight fast? Work with a weight loss clinic in Houston and embark on your weight loss journey with the ...