Exercise vs Weight Loss Drugs

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.
About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
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,
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
The newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ways they affect the body—both helpful and harmful—beyond reducing weight. In report published in Nature Medicine,
Exercise vs. Weight Loss Drugs: Surprising New Findings
Moderate-intensity exercise helps regulate appetite and boosts key weight loss hormones, offering benefits similar to weight loss drugs while also improving overall health. A recent study by researche
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
The best exercises to do while taking weight loss drugs
If you’re in a calorie deficit – either from dieting or while taking a weight loss drug – these exercises help direct your body to burn more fat instead and hang on to muscle. There’s also a beneficial metabolic effect: muscle tissue burns more calories at rest than fat, which can support long-term weight management.
About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs: Poll
When it comes to ages 12 to 18 who are dealing with obesity, Americans are divided: About one-third say the use of weight-loss drugs in this context is a “very” or “somewhat” good thing, a similar share say it’s a bad thing and about 3 in 10 say it isn’t good or bad.
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 ...
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 ...
RFK Jr, Dr Oz and weight-loss drugs: A high-price health clash may be looming
Its weight-loss drug policy would fall to Trump's pick for health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, and Mehmet Oz, Trump's ...
Josh Gad reveals he had to stop taking weight-loss drug due to side effects: ‘Really bummed out’
The actor said he lost 40 pounds taking GLP-1 medication before a negative side effect necessitated a change to a different ...
Why Weight-Loss Drugs Could Be Game-Changers for Your Investment Portfolio
Weight-loss drugs are transforming health care and Wall Street, but exciting prospects don’t necessarily mean a company is a good investment.
Weight-loss drug developer Metsera valued at $2.68 bln as shares jumped in market debut
Shares of weight-loss drug developer Metsera jumped nearly 42% in a strong Nasdaq debut on Friday, valuing the ARCH Venture ...
Are Weight-Loss Drugs Like Gym Memberships? The Answer Is Worth Billions
An analyst thinks he has cracked the code on why highflying Eli Lilly missed two quarters of Wall Street projections.
Hollywood star feels he’s ‘cheating’ after losing 40 pounds with weight loss drug
Hollywood actor Josh Gad feared his identity would shift after he lost 40 pounds being on a "miracle" weight loss drug.