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.
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.
Poll: About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity
More U.S. adults believe it is a good thing than a bad thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health condition tied to weight,
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).
Heart Shrinkage Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drug Ozempic/Semaglutide
Recent findings indicate that widely used weight-loss medications might lead to muscle loss, including vital heart muscle, potentially leading to serious health complications over time. Experts call for more research and a cautious approach to using these drugs,
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.
Lighter but weaker? The hidden costs of Ozempic and weight-loss drugs for endurance athletes
Ozempic and other semaglutide medications have skyrocketed in popularity as weight-loss aids, with prescriptions surging by over 300% in the past year alone. Developed as a treatment for managing Type 2 diabetes,
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 ...
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 quick,” she said. “I looked great, but I couldn’t lift my head off the ...
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Weight loss from GLP-1 agonists can lower risk of heart attack and stroke
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Trulicity, Mounjaro, Victoza, Wegovy started as a way to treat diabetes but have since become popular for weight loss.
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Is Ozempic Truly A ‘Miracle Drug’ For Weight Loss? Understanding The Safety And Effectiveness Concerns
Ozempic is currently one of the most popular drugs on the market, with many Hollywood as well as Bollywood celebs allegedly using it to lose weight. Recently on Christmas, Tesla and SpaceX CEO ...
Over the counter supplement has been compared to Ozempic. 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 weight loss and could also reduce the risk of heart disease. So, is berberine ...
The high cost of weight loss: How patients are fighting for access to breakthrough medications
CBS News Miami investigates the financial hurdles surrounding these medications and explores alternatives that may offer a ...
Researchers Present Ozempic Alternatives—Without Sickening GI Side Effects
These compounds take a different approach to weight loss than existing medications, which can cause nausea, vomiting and ...
Ozempic trims fat — from grocery bills
Ozempic, the diabetes medication popularly used as an “off-label” weight-loss drug, has helped thousands shed excess pounds.