Half of Americans Support Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic for Obesity, Poll
Cost is a major obstacle for many. The drugs can be expensive without insurance, with out-of-pocket expenses reaching hundreds of dollars per prescription. The poll found that about half of Americans support Medicare and Medicaid covering weight-loss drugs for those with obesity, while around 20 percent oppose it and 25 percent are neutral.
Amycretin Shows Promising 22% Weight Loss in Trials-It May Rival Ozempic
Drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk's amycretin, an experimental weight-loss pill in clinical trials, may boast substantial weight loss results comparable to those of popular GLP-1 injectables like Ozempic and Wegovy (both of which were created by the same company).
Ozempic vs. Semaglutide: 10 Weight Loss Medications Compared for 2025
Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient, they are approved for different purposes. Ozempic is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss.
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.
How to manage ‘food noise’ without drugs like Ozempic, according to a weight loss doc
Protein takes longer to digest than simple carbohydrates and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. High-protein foods include chicken, turkey, salmon, tuna, tofu, chickpeas, lentils, milk, yogurt, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds.
Heart Shrinkage Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drug Ozempic/Semaglutide
Recent findings indicate that widely used weight-loss medications might lead to muscle loss, including vital heart muscle, potentially leading to serious health complications over time. Experts call for more research and a cautious approach to using these drugs,
Amy Schumer Reveals Why She Quit Ozempic Despite Dropping 30 Pounds From the Weight-Loss Drug
Amy Schumer got brutally honest about the pros and cons she experienced while taking popular weight-loss drug Ozempic. On the Wednesday, January 29, installment of The Howard Stern Show, the actress revealed she took the medication "almost three years ago.
Amy Schumer Lost 30 Lbs. on Ozempic — 'I Looked Great' — but Quit After Being ‘Bedridden’ with Nausea
Actress and comedian Amy Schumer said she took Ozempic three years ago and quickly lost 30 lbs. However, she quit the medication after the weekly injections gave her bad nausea that left her bedridden.
Amy Schumer Details 'Horrible Experience' Using Ozempic for Weight Loss
Once upon a time, Amy Schumer was one of the countless stars falling in line for the Ozempic craze, but, despite losing 30 pounds with the help of the Type 2 diabetes drug, the comedian had an overall "horrible experience" with it.
Amy Schumer Lost 30 Pounds Using Ozempic, But It Left Her ‘Bedridden’: What She's Shared About Weight Loss
Amy said that she was “shriveling away” in bed due to the extreme nausea when she took the medication. “I lost 30 pounds so ...
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders has fans gushing over 'weight loss' glow up
People online are complimenting Sarah Huckabee Sanders on her weight loss as she looks completely different than she did a ...
About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a ...
Eli Lilly's head of obesity talks weight-loss innovations for 2025 — from an Ozempic-like pill to a triple-threat shot
Eli Lilly's Ozempic-rivaling weight-loss pill orforglipron could be available in early 2026. Its retatrutide may be as ...
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Local Pros Share Ways to Lose Weight and Keep it Off
There are many ways to lose weight, but finding the best path can be difficult without assistance. The doctors at Ascension ...
Researchers Present Ozempic Alternatives—Without Sickening GI Side Effects
These compounds take a different approach to weight loss than existing medications, which can cause nausea, vomiting and ...
Ozempic trims fat — from grocery bills
Ozempic, the diabetes medication popularly used as an “off-label” weight-loss drug, has helped thousands shed excess pounds.
The high cost of weight loss: How patients are fighting for access to breakthrough medications
CBS News Miami investigates the financial hurdles surrounding these medications and explores alternatives that may offer a ...