time.com2 months agoHealthWegovy Is Good for More Than Just Weight LossWegovy lowers cardiovascular risks in obese individuals with heart disease by 20% Obesity drug Wegovy is a significant advancement in weight loss medication [ more ]
Axios4 months agoHealthFDA probing possible weight-loss drug side effects, including suicidal thoughtsThe FDA is examining reports of potential side effects, including suicidal thoughts, linked to obesity drugs. The drugs in question are GLP-1 agonists, originally approved for diabetes but now popular for weight loss. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com4 months agoMedicineMedicare won't pay for new weight-loss drugs, putting them out of reach for older AmericansMedicare is forbidden from covering obesity drugs, but there is a bipartisan push to change that. The cost of obesity drugs, such as Wegovy and Zepbound, is high, making them inaccessible to many. [ more ]