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.
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.
Lighter but weaker? The hidden costs of Ozempic and weight-loss drugs for endurance athletes
Ozempic and other semaglutide medications have skyrocketed in popularity as weight-loss aids, with prescriptions surging by over 300% in the past year alone. Developed as a treatment for managing Type 2 diabetes,
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic found to have other unexpected benefits
The study revealed that weight-loss drugs significantly benefit neurological and behavioral health, including decreased risks of addiction.
Ozempic babies: are weight loss drugs leading to unintended pregnancies?
Posts about unexpected pregnancies while using drugs such as Ozempic for weight loss are trending on social media. Does any scientific evidence back this up? Sangeetha Nadarajah reports Amid the rising popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for weight loss such as semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound),
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,
Ozempic-Like Drugs May Hold Risks For Surgical Patients, Officials Say
Surgical patients may still have leftovers in their system even after a standard fast, potentially increasing the chance of a serious complication.
Weight-loss Drug Ozempic Can Benefit Patients With Kidney Diseases
In the US, 1 in 7 adults are experiencing some type of chronic kidney disease caused by diabetes. The new approval therefore allows doctor to prescribe Ozempic to lower the risk of kidney failure, dialysis and death from heart-related problems too.
Doctors Can Now Prescribe Ozempic to Reduce Kidney Disease Risks in Diabetes Patients
Fact checked by Jillian Dara The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday approved Ozempic (semaglutide) to reduce the risk of complications and death in adults with both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
FDA OK's Ozempic To Protect Kidneys in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
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Amy Schumer Reveals Why She Ditched Ozempic Despite 'Losing 30 Pounds Quick' Due To The Drug
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