Half of Americans Support Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic for Obesity, Poll
Cost is a major obstacle for many. The drugs can be expensive without insurance, with out-of-pocket expenses reaching hundreds of dollars per prescription. The poll found that about half of Americans support Medicare and Medicaid covering weight-loss drugs for those with obesity, while around 20 percent oppose it and 25 percent are neutral.
Here's why researchers think most people stop taking weight loss drugs within a year
Nearly 2 in 3 people without diabetes quit popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic or Victoza within one year, according to a new study.
Ozempic vs. Semaglutide: 10 Weight Loss Medications Compared for 2025
Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient, they are approved for different purposes. Ozempic is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss.
The dark side of weight loss drugs no one warns about
New research uncovers hidden risks and surprising benefits of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, reshaping how we see these popular medications.
Amycretin Shows Promising 22% Weight Loss in Trials-It May Rival Ozempic
Drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk's amycretin, an experimental weight-loss pill in clinical trials, may boast substantial weight loss results comparable to those of popular GLP-1 injectables like Ozempic and Wegovy (both of which were created by the same company).
New study shows fiber may help with weight loss like Ozempic
Beta-glucan in oats and barley may help with weight loss by controlling blood sugar and reducing fat.
Americans split on using weight loss drugs to treat obesity: Survey
Americans are split on using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy to treat obesity or weight-related conditions, according to a new survey that was published on Friday. The new
Hollywood's use of Ozempic as 'weight loss drug' sees surge in public use
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood's Ozempic use has been steadily rising with many celebrities crediting the drug for their weight loss, which has seen the public keen to do the same.
‘Nature’s Ozempic' is an over-the-counter supplement. Does it live up to the hype?
The Cleveland Clinic also warns against buying into the “nature’s Ozempic” hype, but says the supplement could also aid in ...
Amy Schumer Lost 30 Pounds Using Ozempic, But It Left Her ‘Bedridden’: What She's Shared About Weight Loss
Amy said that she was “shriveling away” in bed due to the extreme nausea when she took the medication. “I lost 30 pounds so ...
Cyndi Lauper Makes Bold Declaration About the 'Ozempic Thing'
The pop icon has addressed whether or not she is using the weight-loss drug to slim down while on her farewell tour.
Cyndi Lauper Makes Bold Claim About Weight Loss Goals: 'Clothes Aren't Made for Big Girls'
The 71-year-old is showing her 'True Colors' regarding the use of controversial weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
Eli Lilly's head of obesity talks weight-loss innovations for 2025 — from an Ozempic-like pill to a triple-threat shot
Eli Lilly's Ozempic-rivaling weight-loss pill orforglipron could be available in early 2026. Its retatrutide may be as ...
I went through ‘physical torment’ to lose 169 pounds without Ozempic — these were my exact diet swaps
A man lost a whopping 169 pounds — more than the weight of a washing machine — in a year, and he managed it all with ...
Ozempic has curbed the obesity crisis. Has it killed the joy of food?
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic have been a breakthrough because they eliminate the need to cut back or compensate by mimicking the gut hormone (GLP-1) and making people feel full faster. (Mounjaro ...
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Demand for GLP-1s for weight loss is surging in North Carolina, just like it is nationwide
The number of prescriptions for anti-obesity GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic is rising in North Carolina, just as it is ...