Costco to sell Ozempic, Wegovy for $499 a month

Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced Friday that Costco will begin selling monthly supplies of Ozempic and Wegovy for $499 to uninsured members. The discounted price comes as more Americans have become aware of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, which have become increasingly popular as people have touted body transformations and health benefits. The popularity of the…

Obesity, diabetes, and inflammation: Pathophysiology and clinical implications

Obesity and its related disorders are now recognized as chronic inflammatory conditions. Donath and Drucker review the mechanisms underlying inflammation in these settings and discuss how understanding the mechanisms whereby Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists function may unlock further therapeutic potential in chronic inflammatory diseases.