Researchers probe potential role of Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs in vision loss
Physician–scientists at the University of Utah's John A. Moran Eye Center have published an investigatory review of nine patients who experienced vision complications while taking popular semaglutide and tirzepatide drugs prescribed for diabetes and weight loss.
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.
Here's why researchers think most people stop taking weight loss drugs within a year
Nearly 2 in 3 people without diabetes quit popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic or Victoza within one year, according to a new study.
Medicare to negotiate price of Ozempic, Wegovy weight-loss drugs
Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.
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.
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.
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,
Americans split on using weight loss drugs to treat obesity: Survey
Americans are split on using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy to treat obesity or weight-related conditions, according to a new survey that was published on Friday. The new
Hollywood's use of Ozempic as 'weight loss drug' sees surge in public use
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood's Ozempic use has been steadily rising with many celebrities crediting the drug for their weight loss, which has seen the public keen to do the same.
Will This New GLP-1 Drug be More Powerful Than Ozempic?
CagriSema combines semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, with a molecule that mimics a pancreatic hormone.
Is Compounded Semaglutide Effective for Weight Loss?
Is compounded semaglutide effective for weight loss? Here’s the short version: Compounded semaglutide isn’t approved by the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Investors are growing anxious about Novo Nordisk’s silence since disappointing CagriSema weight loss drug results
Investors are upset at a lack of clarity over the results of Wegovy successor CagriSema after trials published in December.
Cyndi Lauper Makes Bold Declaration About the 'Ozempic Thing'
The pop icon has addressed whether or not she is using the weight-loss drug to slim down while on her farewell tour.
‘Nature’s Ozempic' is an over-the-counter supplement. Does it live up to the hype?
The Cleveland Clinic also warns against buying into the “nature’s Ozempic” hype, but says the supplement could also aid in ...
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 ...