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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

We know so little about taking weight-loss drugs without prescription is it really worth it? | Devi Sridhar

The popularity of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is rising sharply, but concerns around safety and effectiveness remain largely unaddressed.
Everyday cooking
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Eilis O'Hanlon on The Skinny Jab Revolution: There was one mention to the food environment being "toxic" - but no exploration at all of ultra-processed foods

Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs have rapidly transformed weight loss efforts, prioritizing convenience over lifestyle changes.
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug may prevent diabetes - but there's 1 unanswered question

GLP-1 drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro significantly reduce diabetes risk by 94% while aiding substantial weight loss in pre-diabetic adults.
Alternative medicine
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

This Sleazy GLP-1 Prescription Site Is Using Deepfaked "Before-and-After" Photos of Fake Patients, and Running Ads Showing AI-Generated Ozempic Boxes

MEDVi's marketing for GLP-1 drugs heavily relies on AI-generated images and fabricated testimonials, raising ethical concerns in patient health advertising.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

We know so little about taking weight-loss drugs without prescription is it really worth it? | Devi Sridhar

The popularity of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is rising sharply, but concerns around safety and effectiveness remain largely unaddressed.
Everyday cooking
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Eilis O'Hanlon on The Skinny Jab Revolution: There was one mention to the food environment being "toxic" - but no exploration at all of ultra-processed foods

Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs have rapidly transformed weight loss efforts, prioritizing convenience over lifestyle changes.
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug may prevent diabetes - but there's 1 unanswered question

GLP-1 drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro significantly reduce diabetes risk by 94% while aiding substantial weight loss in pre-diabetic adults.
Alternative medicine
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

This Sleazy GLP-1 Prescription Site Is Using Deepfaked "Before-and-After" Photos of Fake Patients, and Running Ads Showing AI-Generated Ozempic Boxes

MEDVi's marketing for GLP-1 drugs heavily relies on AI-generated images and fabricated testimonials, raising ethical concerns in patient health advertising.
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Wellness
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

GLP-1 didn't just upend Weight Watchers. It's exposing a wider brand dilemma

Weight Watchers files for bankruptcy, signaling a shift in weight loss approaches due to the rise of GLP-1 drugs.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Danone takes cues from pharma marketing as GLP-1 changes American appetites

Wellness
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

GLP-1 didn't just upend Weight Watchers. It's exposing a wider brand dilemma

Weight Watchers files for bankruptcy, signaling a shift in weight loss approaches due to the rise of GLP-1 drugs.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Danone takes cues from pharma marketing as GLP-1 changes American appetites

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fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Novo Nordisk cuts forecasts as Ozempic and Wegovy sales hit by US copycat versions

"We have reduced our full-year outlook due to lower-than-planned branded GLP-1 penetration, which is impacted by the rapid expansion of compounding in the US," said Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, Novo Nordisk CEO.
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Mental health
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Weight loss drugs like Ozmepic linked to 45% lower risk of dementia

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may significantly reduce the risk of dementia, offering potential preventative measures against Alzheimer's.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Relative of Ozempic Failed to Treat Parkinson's Disease in Trial

A rigorous study randomly assigned Parkinson's patients to take exenatide, a relative of Ozempic, showing no benefit or slowing of degenerative disease after 96 weeks.
Medicine
Medicine
fromFast Company
4 months ago

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may have health benefits, but they come with risks

GLP-1 drugs have been found to lower risks for various health conditions, but they also present significant side effects.
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Maker of weight-loss drugs to ask Trump to pause price negotiations: Report

"My argument to Mehmet Oz is that if you want to protect Medicare costs in 10 years, have [the Affordable Care Act] and Medicare plans list these drugs now," Ricks said to Bloomberg. "We know so much about how much cost savings there will be downstream in heart disease and other conditions." This statement emphasizes the potential long-term benefits of covering GLP-1 drugs for managing obesity, highlighting a proactive approach to healthcare costs.
Medicine
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
5 months ago

The weight loss drug revolution is shrinking America's waistline

GLP-1 drugs are potentially reversing America's obesity crisis with projected usage rising to 18 million by 2029.
Medicine
fromWIRED
7 months ago

Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?

Oral compounded versions of GLP-1 drugs are gaining popularity despite lacking evidence of efficacy.
The rise of these medications follows injectable versions facing shortages.
Compounded drugs are often cheaper and more convenient, appealing to patients afraid of needles.
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