Truth About Weight Loss Drugs

Weight-loss surgeries decline 25% as GLP-1 drugs grow in popularity
As the popularity of GLP-1 meds like Wegovy and Zepbound grows, fewer Americans are turning to weight-loss surgeries to trim their waistlines, a new report finds.
The Truth About Weight Loss Drugs
Here's what to know about weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound. CR helps you decide whether semaglutide or tirzepatide is right for you.
Teenagers Are Taking New Weight-Loss Drugs, but the Science Is Far from Settled
Wegovy and similar weight-loss medications are becoming widely prescribed for teenagers with obesity, but little is known about their long-term effects
Women turn to weight loss drugs in menopause: What to know about the benefits and risks
Losing weight in menopause can help with the severity of other menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, according to Shepherd. The average age for menopause, when your periods stop permanently, is 52, according to the U.S. Office on Women's Health. Menopause is reached after it has been a full year since your last period.
Weight-loss drugs didn't curb health costs within two years
Drugs like Wegovy may trim your waistline but not medical costs, according to an analysis of U.S. health insurance claims shared with Reuters.
Big Food Is Learning to Love Weight-Loss Drugs
A new class of weight-loss drugs is changing the food industry, but not in the way many expected at first. They could present just as many opportunities as pitfalls. People taking the drugs do indeed eat less—especially indulgent treats.
Competition will make weight-loss drugs better, cheaper and bigger
A mong the many newcomers to the business of weight-loss drugs is Hims & Hers, an American e-pharmacy better known for hawking remedies for erectile dysfunction and hair loss. Since May it has offered its own version of Wegovy,
Greater Access to New Weight Loss Meds Could Save More Than 40,000 Lives Per Year
THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Expanding access to cutting-edge diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound could prevent more than 42,000 deaths a year in the United States, a new study claims.
Bariatric surgeries drop sharply as people turn to Wegovy, Saxenda for weight loss
The demand for bariatric operations dropped sharply last year as use of anti-obesity drugs such as Wegovy surged, study finds ...
Smoothies vs. Protein Shakes: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?
A dietitian reviews the pros and cons of adding smoothies or protein shakes into your weight loss journey to decide which is most effective.
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7 effective ways to set weight loss goals if you are prediabetic
Managing prediabetes can be a challenge, but setting the right weight loss goals can make a significant difference in ...
The Best Weight Loss Gummies to Burn Fat Safely & Naturally
While many people think attaining healthy weight loss is as easy as eating a balanced diet and engaging in regular physical ...
Weight-loss jabs are not ‘to get a body beautiful picture for Instagram’, says Wes Streeting
Weight-loss jabs are not a quick fix for an “Instagram body”, the Health Secretary has warned. The medicines regulator has ...
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This type of exercise will make you feel less hungry — and help with weight loss: study
Getty Images/iStockphoto Working out hard may fast-track your weight loss goals — especially if you’re a woman. A small ...
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Study: This Type of Intermittent Fasting Linked to Weight Loss, Blood Sugar Control
However, research is mixed on whether time-restricted eating can actually help improve heart health and lead to weight ...
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Short bursts of activity may better stimulate weight loss
Walking in short bursts or climbing stairs can burn 20% to 60% more energy than sustained activity for the same distance, ...