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Low insurance coverage hampers access to weight-loss medications
Read full article: Low insurance coverage hampers access to weight-loss medicationsIn addition to availability, the cost of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is a major barrier preventing many Americans from using these medications.
Dr. Frank McGeorge breaks down what’s behind the ricezempic claims
Read full article: Dr. Frank McGeorge breaks down what’s behind the ricezempic claimsI don’t want to just dismiss a potential miracle cure without giving it a little thought -- but it seems every time I look -- social media has come up with some new trend that makes incredible promises.
WHO and Eli Lilly caution patients against falling for fake versions of popular weight-loss drugs
Read full article: WHO and Eli Lilly caution patients against falling for fake versions of popular weight-loss drugsThe World Health Organization and drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. are warning patients to be wary of fake versions of weight-loss and diabetes medicines.
US challenges 'bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition
Read full article: US challenges 'bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competitionThe Federal Trade Commission is challenging patents on 20 brand-name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic.
'Ozempig' remains Minnesota baseball team's mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming
Read full article: 'Ozempig' remains Minnesota baseball team's mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shamingFor a Minnesota minor league baseball team known for a history of outlandish promotions, the idea of naming its longtime live pig mascot after the weight loss drug Ozempic made perfect sense.
After a record year, Norway's giant oil fund pledges to push sustainable energy
Read full article: After a record year, Norway's giant oil fund pledges to push sustainable energyThe manager of the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund is pledging to push major oil and gas companies to speed up preparations for the “inescapable” transition away from fossil fuels.
FDA says fake Ozempic shots are being sold through some legitimate sources
Read full article: FDA says fake Ozempic shots are being sold through some legitimate sourcesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug widely used for weight loss.
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
Read full article: Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study findsA new large study finds that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in certain patients.
Supply problems and insurance issues make popular weight-loss drugs hard to get
Read full article: Supply problems and insurance issues make popular weight-loss drugs hard to getSupply problems and insurance complications have made it difficult for many patients to start and stay on new prescription medications used to treat obesity.
FDA warns consumers not to use off-brand versions of Ozempic, Wegovy
Read full article: FDA warns consumers not to use off-brand versions of Ozempic, WegovyThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use versions of the popular weight-loss drug used in Ozempic and Wegovy and sold online because they might not contain the same ingredients as prescription products and may not be safe or effective.
What to know about prescription drugs promising weight loss
Read full article: What to know about prescription drugs promising weight lossObesity is a major and growing problem around the world, but especially in the U.S. Researchers have long looked for medications that can help people lose weight, mostly with disappointing and, in some cases, dangerous results.