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Health Mar 05

Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following Eli Lilly on Zepbound

By Associated Press

Health Feb 12

FILE PHOTO: A injection pen of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy is shown in this photo illustration in Oslo
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

Health Oct 26

Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London
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

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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

Health Nov 11

FILE PHOTO: A injection pen of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy is shown in this photo illustration in Oslo
Study published that finds obesity drug Wegovy lowers risk of serious heart problems

The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20 percent in a large, international study that experts say could change the way doctors treat certain heart patients.

By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press

Aug 21

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Study shows costly weight loss drug may also cut risks of heart attacks

By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas

The nation’s obesity epidemic is growing. Nearly 42 percent of all American adults are considered obese. Now, new findings about the FDA-approved weight-loss drug Wegovy may lead to even more demand for a medication that can be both life-changing and…

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