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 Nov 06 Watch 7:10 The potential impact of lowering the cost of weight loss drugs Millions of Americans will soon have direct access to popular weight-loss drugs at far lower prices than they pay now. That’s due to a deal announced between President Trump and pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. William Brangham discussed… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins, Jenna Bloom
Health Jun 29 Watch 6:15 New book by former FDA head explores the science behind GLP-1 weight loss drugs According to the CDC, 1 in 5 American adults is living with obesity. In recent years, many have turned to weight loss drugs containing GLP-1, a hormone that slows digestion and helps with sustained weight loss. In a new book,… By Ali Rogin, Zoie Lambert
Apr 14 Pfizer abandons potential obesity treatment pill By Tom Murphy, Associated Press The drugmaker said Tuesday that it would stop studying danuglipron after a participant in one of its trials experienced a possible drug-induced liver injury that ended once the person stopped taking the treatment. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 6:00 As weight loss drug demand soars, physician outlines effectiveness and potential downsides By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins, Hamada Hanoura For weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, 2024 was a big year. More patients are relying on them to manage their weight, treat diabetes, or prevent heart attacks and strokes. And while they are highly effective, they also come… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 8:07 Why more doctors are treating children and adolescents with weight loss drugs By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara 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… Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch 3:57 Lawmakers challenge drug company CEO over steep prices for Ozempic and Wegovy By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Ryan Connelly Holmes 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… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 8:38 The many ways new weight loss drugs could transform the economy By Catherine Rampell, Diane Lincoln Estes Last year, Americans spent over $50 billion on weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Their popularity, and their price, are having effects throughout the economy. PBS News Hour special correspondent and Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell reports. Continue watching