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
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
Health Nov 11 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 Watch 7:05 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… Continue watching