The more Americans who take Ozempic, the faster the US economy could grow, Goldman Sachs says

aol.com None The US economy could see a surge in growth as more people start to take GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. • None Goldman Sachs predicted that US GDP could jump by 1% if 60…

Could drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy help people live longer? Some experts see them as potential longevity pills

aol.com Could Ozempic be the answer to a longer life? It’s the question many scientists are asking about the controversial drug, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1),…

Weight loss made easier with vibrating capsule you swallow

newsweek.com Weight loss might have just been made easier with a vibrating capsule that you swallow, according to a new study. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology…

TikTok to crack down on content that promotes disordered eating and dangerous weight-loss habits

latimes.com After weight-loss videos proliferated on TikTok, the app is taking measures to promote positive body image and mental health. Saying it does not want to promote negative…

It's time for over-the-counter Ozempic

reason.com The new insulin-stimulating weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide appear impressive. Studies suggest they help people shed pounds, reduce the likelihood of heart…

Ozempic and Wegovy should be covered by Medicare as weight loss treatments: KFF poll

fastcompany.com GLP-1 drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy, and Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro—which are used to treat diabetes and heart disease—are having a moment in the sun as…

London Mayor Khan Says He's Calling Trump Out For Being A "Racist, Sexist Homophobe"

zerohedge.com London Mayor Khan Says He's Calling Trump Out For Being A "Racist, Sexist Homophobe" Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, The freshly reelected Mayor of London,…

Researchers Discover New Mechanism Linking Diet And Cancer Risk

zerohedge.com Researchers Discover New Mechanism Linking Diet And Cancer Risk Authored by Jennifer Sweenie via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), You may have heard that sugar feeds cancer…

HIMS Stock Alert: Hims & Hers Shares Rocket on Weight Loss Injections

investorplace.com HIMS stock is rising after joining the weight-loss injection frenzy Shares of Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) stock are skyrocketing higher by over 25% after the telehealth…

Eric Cartman Goes On Ozempic

zerohedge.com Eric Cartman Goes On Ozempic South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have been master craftsmen at flawlessly capturing and satirizing society's absurdities since the…

4 Stocks That Could Break Novo Nordisk, Lilly's Obesity Duopoly

benzinga.com The obesity market has garnered much interest lately, ever since Novo Nordisk NVO received FDA approval for its obesity drug Wegovy in 2021. It was only after a couple of…

Scientists discover a NEW weight loss shot that could burn twice as much fat as Ozempic

dailymail.co.uk A new weight loss drug could see patients lose double the amount of fat they'd shift on popular medications like Ozempic, early trial data has shown. Obese patients taking…

Roche To Ride Booming Obesity Treatment Market With Newly-Acquired Drug Candidate

benzinga.com Thursday, Genentech, a unit of Roche Holdings AG RHHBY, released results from the Phase 1b trial of CT-388, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist being developed for the…

Elevai Labs (NASDAQ: ELAB) Acquires Rights To Develop Muscle Loss Prevention Assets For Anticipated Use In Anti-Obesity Treatments, Launches Two New…

benzinga.com Some 42% of adults in the United States are affected by obesity, according to the U.S. CDC. At a global level, a new study released by the journal Lancet reveals that around…

Wegovy could bankrupt US health system, Sanders says in new report

thehill.com Blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy could bankrupt the U.S. health care system unless the price drops, according to a staff report released Wednesday from the office of…

Medicare could save $600 million with coverage change

newsweek.com Anti-obesity medications are a hot topic in the medical world, and many Americans remain conflicted on how and when they should be covered by health insurance. Despite the…

Wegovy-Maker Presents Results of Its Longest Study Conducted So Far on Weight Loss

entrepreneur.com The company's data showed that the drugs were effective over multiple years, even if there are still unknowns. Novo Nordisk, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, published…

1 In 8 US Adults Have Tried GLP-1 Obesity Medications, Poll Finds

zerohedge.com 1 In 8 US Adults Have Tried GLP-1 Obesity Medications, Poll Finds Authored by Amie Dahnke via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours) One in eight American adults have used popular…

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Delivers: Long-Term Study Shows Sustained Weight Loss As Drugmaker Tries To Woo Insurers And Governments

benzinga.com Patients using Novo Nordisk’s NVO NONOF obesity treatment, Wegovy, have reportedly maintained an average weight loss of 10% over a four-year period, as per data revealed by…