Ozempic in the spotlight is just the latest in the long, strange history of weight-loss drugs
1 year, 3 months ago

Ozempic in the spotlight is just the latest in the long, strange history of weight-loss drugs

Salon  

This article was originally published on The Conversation. That's been the holy grail of weight-loss ever since 19th century English undertaker and weight-loss celebrity William Banting's 1863 Letter on Corpulence spruiked his "miraculous" method of slimming down. Ozempic is a recent arrival Ozempic and its sister drug Wegovy, both manufactured by Novo Nordisk, are the latest offerings in a long history of drug treatments for people who are overweight. Just because the history of diet drugs has been so dire, we shouldn't jump to conclusions about new ones — Ozempic is not a drug of the 1920s or 1960s or 1990s. It seems to be increasingly socially acceptable to use a drug to achieve weight-loss for primarily aesthetic reasons.. Our enduring search for weight-loss drugs Ozempic is predicted to earn Novo Nordisk US$12.5 billion this year alone, but it's not just industry interests stoking this enduring desire for weight-loss drugs.

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Opinion: Weight-loss drugs are great, but real food still matters
5 days, 16 hours ago

Opinion: Weight-loss drugs are great, but real food still matters

LA Times  

Salty and fatty manufactured foods, along with sweet ones, have been engineered to encourage snacking and excessive eating. Companies have reshaped the food system to produce ultraprocessed, hyperpalatable and highly profitable foods, leading people to snack more, eat larger portions and prepare fewer meals themselves. Just as health experts urge us to reduce our intake of salt, fat and sugar, …

I’d never give Ozempic to my kids – but not for the reason you might think
3 weeks, 3 days ago

I’d never give Ozempic to my kids – but not for the reason you might think

The Independent  

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Cheap Ozempic? Millions of obese Americans wait on Trump’s decision
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cheap Ozempic? Millions of obese Americans wait on Trump’s decision

The Independent  

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Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs
Trending News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $ 35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump. The rule, unveiled Tuesday by the Health and Human Services Department, would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound …

What happens when Ozempic and Wegovy don’t work?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

What happens when Ozempic and Wegovy don’t work?

The Independent  

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Scientific breakthrough to prevent negative side effects of weight loss drugs like Ozempic
1 month ago

Scientific breakthrough to prevent negative side effects of weight loss drugs like Ozempic

The Independent  

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Wegovy/Mounjaro: The UK thinks weight loss drugs could ease unemployment. Experts say that’s a fantasy
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Wegovy/Mounjaro: The UK thinks weight loss drugs could ease unemployment. Experts say that’s a fantasy

CNN  

London CNN — Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic have been hailed worldwide as revolutionary for medicine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that his government needs to “think differently” about how to reduce pressure on the country’s national health care system, overburdened amid staffing shortages and funding pressures. Tom Little/Reuters The government trial studying links between …

Quitting Ozempic made woman gain 2x the weight, bringing back her voracious appetite: ‘I need more!’
1 month, 1 week ago

Quitting Ozempic made woman gain 2x the weight, bringing back her voracious appetite: ‘I need more!’

Hindustan Times  

Ozempic has become quite a buzzword for weight loss, with celebrities and influencers trying their hands at it for weight management. Discontinued Ozempic and increased appetite Ozempic discontinuation leads to rapid weight gain and an insatiable appetite. Experts point out that many may gain weight quickly and end up back at square one after discontinuing Ozempic. Other effects of discontinuing …

Ravenous hunger and weight gain – what really happens when you come off Ozempic
1 month, 1 week ago

Ravenous hunger and weight gain – what really happens when you come off Ozempic

The Independent  

The anxiety is always in the back of your mind,” Suzy Cox is saying. Because I’m so scared that if I come off the drug, I’ll go straight back up to a size 16, 18 or 20.” Cox is one of a number of people whose lives have been changed for the better by Ozempic and other semaglutide and tirzepatide …

Ozempic craze: A skinny solution or a weighty worry?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ozempic craze: A skinny solution or a weighty worry?

Hindustan Times  

The word Ozempic has quickly become a buzzword in the health industry, sparking numerous controversies surrounding the use of this anti-diabetic medication. The anti-diabetic drug Ozempic has become popular for weight loss, prompting debates among celebrities like Karan Johar, Kusha Kapila and other health experts. After Maheep Kapoor criticised the misuse of Ozempic for drastic weight loss, Karan Johar clarified …

Ten Americans die and 100 are hospitalized after taking Ozempic-like drugs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ten Americans die and 100 are hospitalized after taking Ozempic-like drugs

Daily Mail  

Ten people have died and 100 have been hospitalized after taking pharmacy-made copycat versions of Ozempic, its manufacturer has revealed. Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk claims these off-brand versions of its drugs are made with little regulation or oversight which raises the risk that someone could fall ill after using them. Novo revealed the cases after asking the FDA to ban …

Is Ozempic killing the restaurant industry? Eateries reveal they've been forced to reduce portion sizes to tempt diners on weight loss drugs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is Ozempic killing the restaurant industry? Eateries reveal they've been forced to reduce portion sizes to tempt diners on weight loss drugs

Daily Mail  

Nima Safaei says there has been a 'shift in how people dine' amid Ozempic rise It's the blockbuster drug that has helped millions of people around the world achieve their weight loss goals. Restaurant owner Nima Safaei is now considering offering smaller sizes to avoid losing any potential customers who are on the weight loss drug 'Sometimes we do wonder …

Ozempic, Wegovy considered ‘available’ after more than 2 years in shortage
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ozempic, Wegovy considered ‘available’ after more than 2 years in shortage

The Independent  

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Influencers are being offered tens of thousands of dollars to hawk weight-loss drugs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Influencers are being offered tens of thousands of dollars to hawk weight-loss drugs

The Independent  

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The Ozempic era
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Ozempic era

ABC  

Lauren: I tried exercising, going to the gym, joining different classes, doing aerobics, all of that and it never worked for me unfortunately. Amy: And she's like, look, your bloods are really high and I'm really worried that you're basically borderline type 2 diabetic. Yumi: Even though Amy's doctor wanted her to take Ozempic, she, like heaps of other people, …

Weight-Loss Medications Like Ozempic May Help Fight Addiction: Study Reveals Unexpected Effects
2 months ago

Weight-Loss Medications Like Ozempic May Help Fight Addiction: Study Reveals Unexpected Effects

Firstpost  

New research suggests that weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro might help individuals battling addiction. The study, published in the journal Addiction, found that people with alcohol and substance use disorders who were prescribed these medications had a 50 per cent lower rate of binge drinking compared to those who were not.

Celebs Open Up About Taking Ozempic for Weight Loss
2 months ago

Celebs Open Up About Taking Ozempic for Weight Loss

Hindustan Times  

A list of celebrities who have opened up about taking Ozempic for weight loss is presented. The medication has gained attention for its appetite-suppressing side effects, with many stars like Amy Schumer, Elon Musk, and Karan Johar admitting to using it. While some celebrities like Kathy Bates and Stephen Fry experienced positive results, others like Tracy Morgan and Rebel Wilson …

Karan Johar Clarifies Weight Loss Rumors: 'Being Healthy and Eating Well'
2 months ago

Karan Johar Clarifies Weight Loss Rumors: 'Being Healthy and Eating Well'

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Karan Johar clarifies his weight loss rumors surrounding Ozempic. The drug is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes and has weight loss as a prominent side-effect. Karan shared a screenshot of a tweet where Maheep Kapoor called out people for using Ozempic for fast weight loss and driving it out of stock for people with diabetes. He clarified that …

I’ve been on 150 diets, and L.A.’s secrecy about taking Ozempic makes no sense to me
2 months, 1 week ago

I’ve been on 150 diets, and L.A.’s secrecy about taking Ozempic makes no sense to me

LA Times  

Here’s what you need to know to start your day. I made a big show out of each new effort, slipping details into conversation, loudly demurring dessert, refusing the offer of a doughnut from the box at work, showing off my latest diet app filled with entries like “½ turkey sandwich, 1 pack of oatmeal w/ banana, veggie egg white …

The US has passed peak obesity, a new survey suggests. Is it the Ozempic effect?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The US has passed peak obesity, a new survey suggests. Is it the Ozempic effect?

The Independent  

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Wegovy weight loss: The science and the hype of supplements
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Wegovy weight loss: The science and the hype of supplements

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 04, 2024 18:39 IST - 5 MINS READ It was sometime during the COVID-19 pandemic when Wegovy and Ozempic hit mainstream awareness. When used as a weight loss medication, Wegovy is only recommended “as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce weight in patients who are very obese,” Ward told DW. But the side effects mean …

What It’s Really Like to Take Ozempic
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What It’s Really Like to Take Ozempic

Slate  

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, WeGovy, Mounjaro and others revolutionized weight loss and chronic weight management. Over the course of a year, Johann dived into the research and history behind GLP-1 drugs and how they became the latest and most effective way to lose weight. His latest book Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs …

The risks of taking Ozempic that are only now emerging and make me worry - even though it CAN be a weight loss fix, by DR EMILY LEEMING
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The risks of taking Ozempic that are only now emerging and make me worry - even though it CAN be a weight loss fix, by DR EMILY LEEMING

Daily Mail  

Should you, would you, take Ozempic? Ozempic has been touted as a new, miracle weight-loss fix that can help those who have battled to shed pounds for years successfully lose weight with a single weekly injection. Other GLP-1 agonists that work like semaglutide have suggested that they can significantly alter the gut microbiome, reducing microbial diversity For most people, this …

Like James Corden, I also had to give up taking Ozempic – here’s why
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Like James Corden, I also had to give up taking Ozempic – here’s why

The Independent  

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162 US deaths linked to Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

162 US deaths linked to Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs

Daily Mail  

Weight loss shots like Ozempic have been linked to 162 deaths in the US, DailyMail.com can reveal. The system has recorded 62,000 reactions to weight loss drugs containing semaglutide and tirzepatide like Ozempic and Mounjaro in the US since 2018. Juanita Gantt was found by her husband Robert unconscious one day in October 2023 and rushed her to the hospital …

Ozempic and Wegovy can supercharge weight loss and even defy ageing – but can they save the NHS?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ozempic and Wegovy can supercharge weight loss and even defy ageing – but can they save the NHS?

The Independent  

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Ozempic shows signs of being a great medical milestone
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ozempic shows signs of being a great medical milestone

The Independent  

When any new drug seems to be too good to be true, there is a strong human instinct to assume that it is too good to be true, and that there must be a catch. Trials by researchers at Yale and Harvard suggest that semaglutide can prevent heart failure, reduce previously untreatable high blood pressure, reverse kidney disease and cut …

‘Fountain of Youth’: Can Ozempic, the weight-loss drug, help slow ageing?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Fountain of Youth’: Can Ozempic, the weight-loss drug, help slow ageing?

Firstpost  

Ozempic, a drug originally developed to manage Type 2 diabetes, has garnered widespread attention for its impressive weight-loss benefits. However, multiple researchers suggest that the so-called ‘miracle’ drug could slow down ageing and offer ‘far-reaching benefits’ beyond what was imagined A series of groundbreaking trials led by researchers from Yale and Harvard have revealed that semaglutide, the active ingredient in …

Column: The Ozempic revolution in weight-loss drugs exposes the weakest links in our healthcare system — drug pricing and insurance
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: The Ozempic revolution in weight-loss drugs exposes the weakest links in our healthcare system — drug pricing and insurance

LA Times  

The diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic. This limits the length of time that health gains can be internalized as reduced claims.’ — David Anderson, University of South Carolina health policy expert Yet millions of Americans are unable to access these drugs, thanks to the two big, interrelated flaws in our healthcare system: unrestrained pricing by drug companies and the economics …

Wegovy: Ozempic sister drug to be sold in Australia within days
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wegovy: Ozempic sister drug to be sold in Australia within days

Daily Mail  

A drug that mimics popular weight loss medicine Ozempic will be available in Australian pharmacies within days. Like Ozempic, the drug is administered through a once-weekly pen, however it contains a higher amount of the active ingredient and is used to manage chronic weight conditions, whereas Ozempic is only approved to manage type 2 diabetes. In May the Australian government …

FDA issues warning on overdoses of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs
4 months, 3 weeks ago

FDA issues warning on overdoses of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs

The Independent  

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Ozempic's popularity leads to shortages for people with Type 2 diabetes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ozempic's popularity leads to shortages for people with Type 2 diabetes

NPR  

Ozempic's popularity leads to shortages for people with Type 2 diabetes toggle caption Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images Jim Cox had heard of people with Type 2 diabetes who were unable to get Ozempic because the drug was being used off-label for weight loss. “The demand that is coming from weight loss and coming from off-label use is also real.” Still, Ozempic’s …

Celebrities are suffering from a gross Ozempic side effect NO ONE wants to talk about
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Celebrities are suffering from a gross Ozempic side effect NO ONE wants to talk about

Daily Mail  

Weight loss wonder drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are earning rave reviews among influencers and celebrities — but some users aren't so lucky. Weight loss wonder drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are earning rave reviews among influencers and celebrities — but some users aren't so lucky A growing number of A-list patients are reportedly suffering from embarrassing and debilitating stomach symptoms - …

Roxy Jacenko looks slimmer than ever as she poses in a bikini after admitting to using Ozempic and detailing ordeal with the controversial weight loss drug
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Roxy Jacenko looks slimmer than ever as she poses in a bikini after admitting to using Ozempic and detailing ordeal with the controversial weight loss drug

Daily Mail  

Roxy Jacenko showed off her frame as she posed in a bikini after detailing her shocking experience using controversial the weight loss drug Ozempic. Roxy Jacenko showed off her slim frame as she posed in a bikini after detailing her shocking experience using controversial the weight loss drug Ozempic Roxy purchased Ozempic on the black market in a bid to …

New weight loss drugs are on the way — and the health benefits are even more promising
5 months, 4 weeks ago

New weight loss drugs are on the way — and the health benefits are even more promising

The Independent  

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‘Ozempic face’ supplements to combat side effects of rapid weight loss
6 months ago

‘Ozempic face’ supplements to combat side effects of rapid weight loss

The Telegraph  

Nestlé is to target “Ozempic face” by selling dietary supplements to counteract the effects of weight-loss drugs. The company said it would roll out products that “complement” people’s weight-loss treatments, including hair growth supplements, electrolyte tablets and collagen peptides that improve skin elasticity. Anna Mohl, the chief executive of Nestlé’s health science division, told Bloomberg it would keep up with …

Jesse Plemons addresses ‘unfortunate’ Ozempic rumors amid his weight loss journey
6 months, 1 week ago

Jesse Plemons addresses ‘unfortunate’ Ozempic rumors amid his weight loss journey

The Independent  

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Young slim women are landing in A&E after abusing Ozempic or Wegovy, say medics, as NHS's chief doctor warns against using the jabs to get 'beach-body ready'
6 months, 1 week ago

Young slim women are landing in A&E after abusing Ozempic or Wegovy, say medics, as NHS's chief doctor warns against using the jabs to get 'beach-body ready'

Daily Mail  

Medics claim a wave of young healthy women are needing A&E care after taking appetite suppressing Ozempic and Wegovy bought online under false pretences. It comes as the NHS's top doctor issued a warning that the powerful drugs are only designed to help diabetics and the obese and shouldn't be abused by holidaymakers trying to get ‘beach-body ready’. Ozempic and …

Millions of Americans need drugs like Ozempic. Will it bankrupt the healthcare system?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Millions of Americans need drugs like Ozempic. Will it bankrupt the healthcare system?

LA Times  

Injectable weight-loss drugs can prevent serious health problems, which makes them extremely valuable. The financial impact on Medicare is tempered by a 2003 federal law that prevents the government health insurance program from covering weight-loss medications.The drugs can be added to formularies if prescribed for another “medically accepted indication,” such as to treat type 2 diabetes or reduce heart risk, …

There’s yet another amazing use for drugs like Ozempic, study finds
6 months, 4 weeks ago

There’s yet another amazing use for drugs like Ozempic, study finds

The Independent  

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Government bans replicas of weight loss drug Ozempic, as vision of raid on filthy lab released
7 months ago

Government bans replicas of weight loss drug Ozempic, as vision of raid on filthy lab released

ABC  

In short: The federal government will ban all compounding pharmacists from making replica Ozempic after a Four Corners investigation revealed it was being illegally manufactured in Australia and exported overseas. The federal government will ban all compounding pharmacists from making replica Ozempic after a Four Corners investigation revealed it was being illegally manufactured in Australia and exported overseas. The federal …

Nigella Lawson weighs in on Ozempic craze sweeping Hollywood
7 months ago

Nigella Lawson weighs in on Ozempic craze sweeping Hollywood

The Independent  

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Ozempic is forcing Australia's major private health insurers to rethink their rebates amid global shortage
7 months ago

Ozempic is forcing Australia's major private health insurers to rethink their rebates amid global shortage

ABC  

In short: Ozempic is an injectable drug for people with type 2 diabetes, but is experiencing soaring global demand as a weight loss medication. Australia's biggest private health insurers have pledged to continue subsidising diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic, following HBF's decision to slash rebates for the drug. HBF, which dominates the health insurance market in Western Australia, is …

What are Ozempic breasts, butt, face? Experts weigh in on weight loss drug woes
7 months ago

What are Ozempic breasts, butt, face? Experts weigh in on weight loss drug woes

India Today  

When the United States Food and Drug Administration approved Ozempic as a treatment for type II diabetes, they did not anticipate it would revolutionise the weight loss market. Ozempic is primarily prescribed for managing type II diabetes, Photo: Getty Images Let us break it down for you: Dr Sanjay Agarwal, head of the department of diabetes, obesity and Metabolic Diseases, …

Doctors declare Ozempic overrated as first long-term trial shows patients keep just 10% of their bodyweight off after four YEARS on drug
7 months, 1 week ago

Doctors declare Ozempic overrated as first long-term trial shows patients keep just 10% of their bodyweight off after four YEARS on drug

Daily Mail  

They've been billed as 'miracle' drugs and are credited with spurring incredible weight-loss transformations in Hollywood. Wegovy, developed by the Danish Novo Nordisk, is a weekly injectable drug that leads to 10 percent weight loss on average. The new study was from Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk and looked at 17,604 adults across 40 countries taking Wegovy, which is the same …

Ozempic: What are weight loss injections and how can I get them?
7 months, 1 week ago

Ozempic: What are weight loss injections and how can I get them?

The Independent  

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‘Ozempic babies’: Reports of surprise pregnancies raise new questions about weight loss drugs
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Ozempic babies’: Reports of surprise pregnancies raise new questions about weight loss drugs

CNN  

CNN — Catera Bentley stared at the positive pregnancy test and couldn’t believe her eyes. “I was in a better mood every single day.” Bentley had hoped that losing weight might help her get pregnant, and she’d heard about others having success with weight loss while taking the shot. An effect on birth control For one, weight loss can generally …

Kelly Osbourne clarifies she NEVER used Ozempic to lose baby weight, but says the diabetes medication is a 'miracle drug in the right hands'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kelly Osbourne clarifies she NEVER used Ozempic to lose baby weight, but says the diabetes medication is a 'miracle drug in the right hands'

Daily Mail  

Kelly Osbourne is adamant she lost her post-baby weight on her own, but she's not criticizing anyone who might need help to shed more than a few unwanted pounds. The podcast host, 39, who was recently spotted stepping out for a family dinner with her partner Sid Wilson and their son Sidney, about 16 months, spoke about her weight loss …

The Ozempic Effect: How a Weight Loss Wonder Drug Gobbled Up an Entire Economy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Ozempic Effect: How a Weight Loss Wonder Drug Gobbled Up an Entire Economy

Bloomberg  

There is no escaping Ozempic and Wegovy. They’ve won over the rich and famous, generated billions in sales and blown open a new market for weight loss drugs, which Goldman Sachs estimates will reach $100 billion a year by 2030. The development of semaglutide, the key ingredient in the medicines, has also transformed their maker, Novo Nordisk, into Europe’s most …

‘Miracle’ weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities. Instead they got worse
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Miracle’ weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities. Instead they got worse

LA Times  

Wegovy is part of a new generation of weight-loss medications that made some doctors optimistic about reversing longstanding racial and ethnic disparities in obesity. “These patients have a higher burden of disease, and they’re less likely to get the medicine that can save their lives,” said Dr. Lauren Eberly, a cardiologist and health services researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. …

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