Health Jul 28 In the gray world of GLP-1 supplements online, health experts urge caution By Hannah Grabenstein
Health Feb 12 Study suggests obesity drugs could help with alcohol cravings A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol. By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
Politics Nov 26 Biden proposes weight-loss drugs be covered by Medicare or Medicaid for millions of obese Americans The proposal, which would not be finalized until after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, could cost taxpayers as much as $35 billion over the next decade. By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
Health Oct 26 Watch 8:07 Why more doctors are treating children and adolescents with weight loss drugs Physicians are increasingly using weight loss drugs to treat obesity, diabetes and other chronic conditions in young patients. In the last three years, the number of people between the ages of 12 and 25 using drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic… By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara
Health Sep 24 Watch 3:57 Lawmakers challenge drug company CEO over steep prices for Ozempic and Wegovy Ozempic and Wegovy are some of the most popular drugs in the country, driven by their remarkable success in treating diabetes and obesity. But the drugs are extremely expensive, and the drugmaker’s CEO appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday to face… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Sep 25 Patients say drugs like Ozempic help with ‘food noise.’ Here’s what that means By Casey Kuhn Getting hold of these drugs can be cost-prohibitive. Ozempic, for instance, has a list price of $1,000 out of pocket before insurance coverage. But some patients say it’s worth the effort and cost to quiet "food noise."… Continue reading
Mar 07 WeightWatchers to enter prescription drug weight loss business By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press WeightWatchers shares soared Tuesday after the company said it was getting into the prescription drug weight loss business with the acquisition of Sequence. Continue reading