GLP-1 and health: Beyond weight loss in the Ozempic era
This week, the White House announced a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower the cost of their GLP-1 weight loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound. The move could significantly expand access to these treatments for people with diabetes and obesity.
Meghan Trainor calls out body shamers who ‘attack’ her over 60-pound weight loss: ‘I look incredible’
Back in March, Trainor admitted to using Mounjaro, the brand name for the GLP-1 injectable tirzepatide.
Kennedy Walks a Tightrope on Trump Deal for Obesity Drugs – The New York Times
Kennedy Walks a Tightrope on Trump Deal for Obesity Drugs The New York Times Opinion | How to Beat the High Cost of Weight-Loss Drugs The Wall Street Journal Colorado doctors explain benefit after Trump announces plan to lower GLP-1 drug prices CBS News What Trump’s GLP-1 weight-loss drug deal means for Long Island consumers Newsday White House GLP-1 […]
GLP-1 weight-loss medications linked to improved cancer survival…
The trend of unproven peptides is spreading through influencers and RFK Jr. allies
Andrea Steinbrenner receives an IV infusion at Pure Alchemy Wellness, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Chula Vista, Calif. (AP Photo/Javier Arciga) 2025-11-14T05:03:15Z WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans are injecting themselves with unapproved chemicals that are pitched as ways to build muscle, rejuvenate skin and extend life, the latest example of the nation’s fascination with alternative […]
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Merck acquisition, Novo facing shareholder backlash, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda is still shaping up, but already we have identified a few activities, such as firing up the leaf blower, promenading with the official […]
More Americans use weight loss drugs like Ozempic than live in Texas
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GLP-1 weight-loss medications linked to improved cancer survival in certain patients
Colon cancer patients could live longer if they take GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, a new study suggests. Researchers at UC San Diego studied more than 6,800 patients who were taking one of these popular similar diabetes and weight-loss medications. They found that the patients were much less likely to die within five years […]
Medicare to Cover Obesity Drugs Under Trump Deal for as Little as $50. What You Need to Know
Trump’s deal slashes GLP-1 drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries and others, unlocking coverage for millions with obesity and related conditions.
How patients are turning to AI chatbots to fight back against the broken $5 trillion healthcare system
On July 29, 2025, at 9:45 a.m., Christine Ressy was supposed to be undergoing surgery to remove kidney stones. Instead, Ressy, a 49-year-old hairdresser in New York City, found herself holding back tears in the waiting room of a Manhattan hospital. Unless she paid half of her $10,933 bill prior to surgery, her doctor simply […]