Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ labels
By DEE-ANN DURBIN Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common in U.S. supermarkets as a growing number of Americans try obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to lose weight. Related Articles Homeless shelters for seniors pop up, catering to older adults’ medical needs New research bolsters evidence that […]
How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them
By STEPHEN WADE If winning gold medals were the only standard, almost all Olympic athletes would be considered failures. Related Articles Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ labels Homeless shelters for seniors pop up, catering to older adults’ medical needs New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn’t raise the risk […]
Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding Wegovy weight loss medication
Pharmac received two applications to fund Wegovy or semaglutide – a GLP-1 receptor agonist for weight loss.
DR MARC SIEGEL: America, beware of false weight loss gods
Oprah Winfrey is on a book tour promoting her new book, “Enough: Your Weight and What It’s Like to Be Free.” In 2023, she reportedly had one of her famous “aha” moments, this time realizing that her road to personal freedom involved GLP-1 agonist drugs. She stopped seeing obesity as a personal failure and began […]
UK supermarkets go all out for ‘Jab-uary’ with food for those on weight-loss drugs
M&S, Morrisons and Ocado among retailers bringing out ranges targeting shoppers taking Wegovy or similar Veganuary and dry January are among the new year health kicks enthusiastically endorsed by supermarkets, but this year the buzz is around “Jab-uary” as pricey diet foods aimed at people on weight-loss drugs hit the shelves. Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, […]
Oprah Winfrey Says She Had to Let Go of Shame Over GLP-1 Use
I compared Costco shopping carts of Kirkland Signature products and brand names. The price differences surprised me.
Major retailers typically have several in-house brands. Costco just has one: Kirkland Signature. Kevin Carter/Getty Images Costco sells a lot of brand-name goods at a lower unit price than typical retailers charge. But the warehouse chain’s Kirkland Signature brand is where the cost savings can really add up. We compared shopping carts filled exclusively with […]
5 things doctors want you to know before you start taking a GLP-1
There’s a perception that Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound are all you need to live a healthier life. But diet and exercise still matter, doctors say.
What science says about how weight-loss drugs affect cancer risk
Evidence is mounting that GLP-1 drugs may play a role in reducing cancer risk and deaths from certain cancers.
Physician-Journalist Shines Light on Measles Upsurge and New GLP-1 Study
KFF Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed an increase in measles cases in the U.S. on CBS News’ CBS Mornings on Jan. 15. Gounder also discussed a new study on GLP-1 weight loss drugs on CBS News’ CBS News 24/7 and CBS Mornings on Jan. 8. Click here to watch Gounder discuss […]