Preserving muscle with GLP-1 weight loss drugs: Big deal or nothing to worry about?
On the surface, the formula for weight loss seems simple: eat less and move more. But giving that advice to someone with obesity is like telling someone with depression to cheer up. Weight loss isn't easy,
GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss Aren’t Cost-Saving Yet
Intuitively, it would seem that GLP-1 use for obesity would reduce overall medical costs despite the increase in drug spending. But thus far, the data don’t show this.
Illinois AG starts crackdown on weight-loss drug copycats
Kwame Raoul’s office sent cease and desist letters to five unnamed medical spas in the Chicago area that were allegedly producing misleading marketing content for drugs resembling Ozempic and Wegovy.
Do Weight Loss Drugs Lead to Grocery Sales Losses?
According to that study, those who use GLP-1 dugs, such as Wegovy and Ozempic, cut their grocery spend by about 6% during the first few months after starting their prescription, translating to $416 annually. The impact is even greater in higher-income households earning over $125,000, who reduce their grocery spending by 9%, or $690, annually.
Could Trump Make A Big Weight Loss Drug Deal?
Trump could keep Biden’s commitment to have Medicare pay for weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy. But would drugmakers agree to reduce their prices right away?
How do GLP-1s Boost Weight Loss, Heart Health?
Weight loss tops many folks’ list of New Years resolutions, and lots of people are turning to cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic to help them drop excess pounds. These drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs),
Doctors issue warning about counterfeit weight loss drugs
GLP-1 drugs spiked in popularity and price over the past few years, leaving the door open for illegal pharmacies to try and sell cheaper counterfeit versions.
New Year, New You: Discover How GLP-1s Can Transform Your Weight Loss Journey
Figuring out if GLP-1s are the right fit for you isn’t something to tackle alone—and that’s where Mochi Health comes in.
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on ...
My Weight Loss Injections Are Having a Wonderful Side Effect. My Husband Wants Me to Quit Them.
The bad news is my husband has been weird about it. He loves my weight loss and increased energy, both of which are at least ...
Professor Tim Spector issues weight loss jab food warning
Professor Tim Spector and his Zoe co-founder Jonathan Wolf have issued advice for those looking to change their diets in the ...
Circana Report Highlights the Role of Personalization in Supporting GLP-1 Weight-Loss Users
GLP-1 weight-loss users shift their spending on food purchases both in and out of home. At grocery retail, they are spending more on foods that support GLP-1 balance, including vegetables, eggs and ...
Ozempic and Similar Drugs May Offer Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss, Including Reduced Alcohol Cravings
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, all GLP-1 anti-obesity medications, may offer health benefits beyond weight loss. Studies show ...
From Hollywood's best-kept secret to affordable weight loss for all
GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide (found in Ozempic and Wegovy) and Tirzepatide (found in Mounjaro) mimic the body’s natural ...
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Soaring demand for weight-loss drugs could change food spending
Study finds GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic could result in cuts to grocery spending and reductions in spending at ...