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Wegovy
A Prescription for Disaster: The Case Against Broad Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs
America’s obesity epidemic is at a crossroads.
December 11, 2024
BY
Joel Warsh
Medicare to Cover Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy for Heart Disease Patients
Medicare will now provide coverage for the weight-loss drug Wegovy for patients at risk of heart attacks and ...
March 22, 2024
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Aldgra Fredly
FDA Approves Weight Loss Drug Wegovy for Reducing Heart Attack, Stroke Risks
Wegovy is now approved in the U.S. as the first therapy to help people manage their weight and ...
March 9, 2024
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Aldgra Fredly
Wegovy Becomes First Weight Loss Drug Approved to Reduce Heart Risks
The popular weight loss drug gets FDA approval to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke in obese ...
March 8, 2024
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A.C. Dahnke
55 Lawsuits Alleging Side Effects From Weight Loss Drugs Centralized in Single Litigation
Plaintiffs claim they suffered from gastroparesis, a condition in which an individual’s stomach fails to properly empty, after ...
February 4, 2024
BY
Naveen Athrappully
FDA Investigating Reports of Alopecia and Suicidal Ideation as Possible Weight-Loss Drug Side Effects
The FDA is also investigating reported side effects of aspiration.
January 4, 2024
BY
A.C. Dahnke
Obesity Drug Wegovy Cut Risk of Serious Heart Problems by 20 Percent, Study Finds
The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20 percent in a large, ...
November 13, 2023
BY
The Associated Press
Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro: A Bargain or Too Expensive?
While Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have gained attention for their significant weight loss effects, the drugs' domestic cost ...
October 28, 2023
BY
George Citroner
UK Issues Warning After Fake Ozempic Hospitalizations
Hospitalized people suffered diabetic shock and coma, suggesting the pens contained insulin instead of the ingredient semaglutide.
October 27, 2023
BY
Naveen Athrappully
Fake Ozempic Injections Put Several People in Hospital in Austria
Criminals have begun selling fake products following a spike in demand and resultant shortage of products.
October 25, 2023
BY
Naveen Athrappully
Beyond Ozempic: Nature’s 7 Secrets to Weight Loss, Blood Sugar Balance
While Ozempic captures headlines, traditional herbs and spices present compelling alternatives for metabolic health.
October 16, 2023
BY
Sheramy Tsai
Weight-Loss Drug Carries Rare but Severe Stomach Risk, Including Pancreatitis: Study
Weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic may increase rare risks of pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, and gastroparesis.
October 6, 2023
BY
George Citroner
New Study Links Ozempic and Wegovy to Serious Gastrointestinal Conditions, Stomach Paralysis
The FDA has, thus far, received 14,149 adverse events reports for Ozempic, out of which, 6,253 were ‘serious ...
October 6, 2023
BY
Naveen Athrappully
Over 200 Cases of Suicidal Thoughts After Taking Weight Loss Drugs: New Analysis
Over half of the adverse event reports by the FDA describe suicidal thoughts arising soon after starting or ...
September 28, 2023
BY
George Citroner
Popular Weight Loss Drugs Taken by Millions Hold Highest Safety Warnings
Ozempic and Wegovy may help people lose weight but are associated with a long list of very serious ...
September 25, 2023
BY
Megan Redshaw
Getting Fat Is About More Than Biology or Willpower
Health Viewpoints Claims that new weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy settle the obesity debate overlook crucial ...
September 22, 2023
BY
Matthew Little
Weight-Loss Jab Wegovy Available for the First Time on NHS
A limited supply of the loss jab drug Wegovy has become available to patients via NHS specialists in ...
September 4, 2023
BY
Owen Evans
Doctors Sound the Alarm Over Latest Drug Risk
Doctors are warning popular drugs taken for weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may include the risk ...
August 15, 2023
BY
Jack Phillips
Obesity Drug Wegovy Cuts Heart Risk by 20 Percent: Study
The blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy may reduce heart attack and stroke risk by 20 percent among overweight ...
August 8, 2023
BY
George Citroner
Popular Diabetes Drugs Used for Weight Loss Under Investigation for Suicide Risk
The European Union's drug regulator is probing a possible link between diabetes drugs, popular for weight loss, and ...
July 14, 2023
BY
George Citroner
Thyroid Cancer Concerns Raised Regarding Active Ingredient in Popular Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a drug safety signal (pdf) regarding the potential risk of thyroid ...
June 24, 2023
BY
Harry Lee
UK Rolls Out Wegovy Weight-Loss Jab in £40 Million Pilot
A £40 million pilot scheme will be launched to increase access to the Wegovy weight-loss drug in the ...
June 7, 2023
BY
Alexander Zhang
2 New Oral Weight Loss Drugs May Be the Next Ozempic and Wegovy: New Data
Amidst the relentless pursuit to combat obesity, a recent study has emerged, shedding light on pills that could ...
May 28, 2023
BY
Harry Lee
2 Popular Obesity Drugs: Effective Short Term, but Risks of Muscle and Nutrient Loss and Other Serious Side Effects
The use of prescription drugs for weight loss has been controversial, and it is essential to consult with ...
May 15, 2023
BY
Harry Lee
Wegovy/Ozempic Isn’t a Miracle Drug, It’s Part of the Problem
Commentary In October 2022, a fan posted a picture of a noticeably slimmer-looking Elon Musk and asked the ...
March 16, 2023
BY
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