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Fast Company
1 month ago
Medicine

Hims & Hers Health stock price nears record high on news that it will offer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs amid shortages

Hims & Hers Health announced the addition of GLP-1 injectable drugs to its offerings at significantly reduced prices, leading to a surge in stock prices. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Wellness

10 Facts About GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications Your Doctor Might Not Mention

Needle phobia can impact GLP-1 therapy, while managing feeling of fullness is crucial for successful treatment. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Medicine

Hims & Hers Health stock price nears record high on news that it will offer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs amid shortages

Hims & Hers Health announced the addition of GLP-1 injectable drugs to its offerings at significantly reduced prices, leading to a surge in stock prices. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Wellness

10 Facts About GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications Your Doctor Might Not Mention

Needle phobia can impact GLP-1 therapy, while managing feeling of fullness is crucial for successful treatment. [ more ]
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Futurism
2 months ago
Wellness

Costco Now Offering Ozempic Prescriptions

Costco now offers weight loss medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, alongside their usual products.
Costco's move to provide weight loss drugs reflects the growing demand for such treatments among Americans. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Health

Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs Are Sparking a Risky New War on Obesity

Viagra's success led to aggressive marketing and the expansion of the erectile dysfunction drugs market.
The popularity of weight-loss medications like semaglutide raises concerns about cost, marketing, and addressing underlying health issues. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Wellness

Costco Now Offering Ozempic Prescriptions

Costco now offers weight loss medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, alongside their usual products.
Costco's move to provide weight loss drugs reflects the growing demand for such treatments among Americans. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Health

Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs Are Sparking a Risky New War on Obesity

Viagra's success led to aggressive marketing and the expansion of the erectile dysfunction drugs market.
The popularity of weight-loss medications like semaglutide raises concerns about cost, marketing, and addressing underlying health issues. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

My patients think Ozempic is a wonder drug. But it can't fix fat phobia

Many patients seek weight loss medications like Ozempic as a solution to body image issues.
Medicalization of weight loss through medications like GLP-1 agonists is contributing to unrealistic expectations. [ more ]
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 months ago
Health

Ozempic Alternatives: 4 Weight Loss Medications That May Help You Manage Blood Sugar Levels - Washingtonian

Ozempic is an FDA-approved medication for Type II diabetes and weight loss.
There are alternative weight loss medications available over the counter to help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce appetite. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Wellness

With Hope and Fear, Women Turn to Weight-Loss Drugs Before Pregnancy

Weight-loss medications before pregnancy pose risks
Lack of data on risks of weight-loss medications during pregnancy [ more ]
Futurism
3 months ago
Wellness

Oprah Exits Weight Watchers Board After Admitting She Took Weight Loss Meds

Oprah Winfrey is leaving Weight Watchers after almost a decade, donating her stake to a museum.
Her departure comes after admitting to considering weight loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Health

The Race Is On to Stop Ozempic Muscle Loss

Luxury gyms and nutritionists are catering to individuals taking weight loss medications by offering specific programs and meal plans to counteract muscle loss.
Drug companies like Eli Lilly are partnering with other companies to develop combination treatments that help patients lose fat while preserving or gaining muscle. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Buried in Wegovy Costs, North Carolina Will Stop Paying for Obesity Drugs

The North Carolina State Health Plan has decided to end coverage for weight loss medications due to rising costs.
Appetite-suppressing drugs have been effective in helping patients lose weight and may prevent heart attacks and strokes, which can lead to high hospital bills. [ more ]
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time.com
6 months ago
Health

WeightWatchers Is Now Prescribing Weight Loss Drugs

WeightWatchers is transforming into a digital health company by launching WeightWatchers Clinic, offering weight loss management through telehealth and prescribing medications.
WeightWatchers hopes to shift the conversation around obesity by emphasizing clinical solutions like medications instead of just lifestyle interventions. [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
Health

WeightWatchers Is Now Prescribing Weight Loss Drugs

WeightWatchers is transforming into a digital health company by launching WeightWatchers Clinic, offering weight loss management through telehealth and prescribing medications.
WeightWatchers hopes to shift the conversation around obesity by emphasizing clinical solutions like medications instead of just lifestyle interventions. [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
Health

WeightWatchers Is Now Prescribing Weight Loss Drugs

WeightWatchers is transforming into a digital health company by launching WeightWatchers Clinic, offering weight loss management through telehealth and prescribing medications.
WeightWatchers hopes to shift the conversation around obesity by emphasizing clinical solutions like medications instead of just lifestyle interventions. [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
Health

WeightWatchers Is Now Prescribing Weight Loss Drugs

WeightWatchers is transforming into a digital health company by launching WeightWatchers Clinic, offering weight loss management through telehealth and prescribing medications.
WeightWatchers hopes to shift the conversation around obesity by emphasizing clinical solutions like medications instead of just lifestyle interventions. [ more ]
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time.com
6 months ago
Wellness

WeightWatchers Is Now Prescribing Weight Loss Drugs

WeightWatchers is transforming into a digital health company by launching WeightWatchers Clinic, offering weight loss management through telehealth and prescribing medications.
WeightWatchers hopes to shift the conversation around obesity by emphasizing clinical solutions like medications instead of just lifestyle interventions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Medicine

In States That Won't Pay for Obesity Drugs, They May as Well Have Never Been Created'

Patients struggle to afford GLP-1 weight-loss drugs due to high costs and lack of insurance coverage, exacerbating healthcare disparities in low-income areas. [ more ]
Futurism
4 days ago
Medicine

Eli Lilly Blasts Use of Mounjaro and Zepbound for "Cosmetic Weight Loss"

Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly is warning against off-label use of its weight loss medications. [ more ]
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