Health Jul 09 Some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for weight loss drug discounts By William Brangham, Andrew Merlis, Solveig Rennan
Health Jun 19 Watch 7:40 Research shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk A growing body of research suggests popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may also help treat or prevent certain cancers. It’s the latest unexpected benefit to be associated with GLP-1s, which are now taken by one-in-eight American adults. William… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
Health Apr 01 FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity The Food and Drug Administration's decision Wednesday means patients in the United States will soon have access to a second daily oral medication to treat obesity and weight-related issues. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Mar 14 What are peptides, and are they safe? Here's what to know Lots of people are talking about peptides. But what are they? Here’s a quick primer on the health trend and what we know about peptides’ safety. By Grace Abels, PolitiFact
Nation Mar 09 Novo Nordisk drops lawsuit against Hims & Hers over off-brand weight loss medications, enter collaboration The companies on Monday announced a partnership in which Hims & Hers will sell Novo Nordisk's medications at "self-pay prices."… By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Nov 06 WATCH: Trump announces deal to expand coverage, lower costs on obesity drugs By Tom Murphy, Aamer Madhani, JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for the popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Continue reading
Sep 17 FDA takes aim at telehealth companies for promoting unofficial weight loss drug dupes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday posted more than 100 letters to various drugmakers and online prescribing companies, including Hims & Hers, which has built a multibillion-dollar business centered around lower-cost versions of blockbuster obesity injections. Continue reading
Jul 28 In the gray world of GLP-1 supplements online, health experts urge caution By Hannah Grabenstein Experts say supplement companies have tried to capitalize on the GLP-1 craze, putting the phrase in their product names, which can be deceptive. Continue reading