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Everyday cooking
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Eilis O'Hanlon on The Skinny Jab Revolution: There was one mention to the food environment being "toxic" - but no exploration at all of ultra-processed foods

Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs have rapidly transformed weight loss efforts, prioritizing convenience over lifestyle changes.
Everyday cooking
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Eilis O'Hanlon on The Skinny Jab Revolution: There was one mention to the food environment being "toxic" - but no exploration at all of ultra-processed foods

Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs have rapidly transformed weight loss efforts, prioritizing convenience over lifestyle changes.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

New Cross pharmacist stole weight loss injection Ozempic to sell for profit

Akshay Sennik, 31, was working at New Cross Pharmacy at the Waldron Health Centre when he stole the drugs between September 2023 and March 2024.
Public health
#weight-loss-drugs
NYC parents
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Doctors Concerned By Massive Uptick In Teens Taking Ozempic

Increasing prescriptions of Ozempic for teens raise concerns among doctors regarding potential long-term health effects and the need for integrated lifestyle changes.
#weight-loss
OMG science
fromwww.nature.com
3 months ago

Breakthrough Prizes Awarded to Obesity-Drug Pioneers and Large Hadron Collider Physicists

The development of Ozempic and Wegovy has significantly impacted weight loss and diabetes treatment, earning the scientists involved a prestigious award.
Exercise
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | 'Food addict' Perez Hilton insists weight loss drugs aren't 'cheating' - and reveals how he dropped 60 lbs.

Perez Hilton embraces GLP-1 weight loss drugs, advocating for their medicinal value despite past criticisms.
Exercise
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

'Hacks' star Megan Stalter blasts Ozempic users who lie about being on drug: 'Insane to me'

Megan Stalter criticizes the trend of lying about using Ozempic for weight loss, emphasizing uncomfortable side effects.
Exercise
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Weight loss skincare is on the way: New anti-aging treatment was designed to battle 'Ozempic face'

Weight loss from GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can lead to premature aging in the face, termed 'Ozempic face.'
Wearables
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'Ozempic feet' gnarly side effect of weight loss drug exhibited by some celebs: report

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic can cause significant side effects, notably sagging skin on the feet, also referred to as 'Ozempic-feet.'
OMG science
fromwww.nature.com
3 months ago

Breakthrough Prizes Awarded to Obesity-Drug Pioneers and Large Hadron Collider Physicists

The development of Ozempic and Wegovy has significantly impacted weight loss and diabetes treatment, earning the scientists involved a prestigious award.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Exercise

Exclusive | 'Food addict' Perez Hilton insists weight loss drugs aren't 'cheating' - and reveals how he dropped 60 lbs.

Cocktails
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Martinis are shrinking in NYC: Welcome to the world of tiny Ozempic cocktails, where a sip costs $10

Cocktail culture is shifting towards smaller portions and lower alcohol content due to health consciousness.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Singer Carnie Wilson, who lost over 100 pounds, reveals why Ozempic 'scares' her: 'I won't do it'

Carnie Wilson rejects using Ozempic for weight loss, focusing instead on healthy eating and mental health awareness.
#trump
#glp-1-medications
Medicine
fromFuturism
6 months ago

Huge Study Finds Constellation of Health Benefits for Ozempic Beyond Weight Loss

GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy offer extensive health benefits beyond weight loss, affecting various disorders including addiction, Alzheimer's, and psychosis.
Medicine
fromFuturism
6 months ago

Huge Study Finds Constellation of Health Benefits for Ozempic Beyond Weight Loss

GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy offer extensive health benefits beyond weight loss, affecting various disorders including addiction, Alzheimer's, and psychosis.
Wearables
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Weight Watchers Goes Bankrupt After Rise of Ozempic-Like Drugs

Ozempic's popularity is reshaping the diet industry, severely affecting companies like Weight Watchers.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy amid rise of weight-loss drugs

As the conversation around weight shifts toward long-term health, our commitment to delivering the most trusted, science-backed, and holistic solutions has never been stronger, or more important.
Wellness
Alternative medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The Ozempic universe expands: These drugs also treat fatty liver disease

Ozempic drugs show promise in treating fatty liver disease, halting or reversing its progression, and may provide broader therapeutic effects beyond weight loss.
#wegovy
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Wearables

Exclusive | Grandma of 11 and NJ man join growing chorus of Ozempic, Wegovy users claiming severe vision loss

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Exercise

Exclusive | Post-jab nip/tuck: People with 'Ozempic face' are fixing it with these procedures to fight wrinkles and sagging

Medicine
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Yearslong shortage of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs is resolved, FDA says

Ozempic and Wegovy shortages are resolved, but distribution issues may persist as supply improves.
Medicine
fromwww.bostonherald.com
5 months ago

Yearslong shortage of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs is resolved, FDA says

Ozempic and Wegovy supply shortages have been resolved, allowing for improved access to diabetes and obesity treatments.
Wearables
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Grandma of 11 and NJ man join growing chorus of Ozempic, Wegovy users claiming severe vision loss

Users of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report severe side effects, including vision loss, prompting lawsuits against the manufacturer for failure to disclose risks.
Exercise
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Post-jab nip/tuck: People with 'Ozempic face' are fixing it with these procedures to fight wrinkles and sagging

Rapid weight loss from GLP-1 drugs leads to aging facial features, causing many to seek cosmetic procedures.
Medicine
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Yearslong shortage of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs is resolved, FDA says

Ozempic and Wegovy shortages are resolved, but distribution issues may persist as supply improves.
Medicine
fromwww.bostonherald.com
5 months ago

Yearslong shortage of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs is resolved, FDA says

Ozempic and Wegovy supply shortages have been resolved, allowing for improved access to diabetes and obesity treatments.
#counterfeit-drugs
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The FDA warns patients about counterfeit Ozempic that may be in circulation

FDA warns of counterfeit Ozempic affecting patient safety.
Report includes details about counterfeit serial numbers.
Novo Nordisk acknowledges multiple counterfeit incidents.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The FDA warns patients about counterfeit Ozempic that may be in circulation

FDA warns of counterfeit Ozempic affecting patient safety.
Report includes details about counterfeit serial numbers.
Novo Nordisk acknowledges multiple counterfeit incidents.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Obesity-drug pioneers and 13,508 physicists win US$3-million Breakthrough Prizes

The scientists behind GLP-1 based weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy received a $3 million Breakthrough Prize for their life-saving contributions.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Nikki Glaser supports Ozempic for weight loss, slams critics: 'You're upset that Kathy Bates has a thigh gap'

Oh, I love it, I love. I'm like, do it, do it. I have no judgment. If you want to do Ozempic, hell yeah, girl.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Meghan Trainor shocks fans with dramatic weight loss transformation, sparking Ozempic rumors

Back in Nov. 2022, Trainor said she lost 60 pounds after being at her 'heaviest' when she gave birth to her first son, Riley, via C-section. "I was in a really dark place, and I wanted to be in a great place for my son..."
Exercise
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Students Concoct Ingenious Scheme To Grow Ozempic At Home

Phytogene allows plants to synthesize Ozempic, improving access to the drug and reducing costs for patients.
Medicine
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'Obesity is a disease, not a moral failure - medics need to treat it as such': Professor says over a million people in Ireland would qualify for weight-loss drugs

Some doctors are neglecting to prescribe effective obesity medications like Ozempic due to misconceptions about obesity as a disease.
#semaglutide
Alternative medicine
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

It Makes You Lose Weight. Now They Say It Curbs Alcohol Cravings. Is It Too Good to Be True?

Ozempic may represent a significant breakthrough in treating multiple health conditions beyond just diabetes and weight loss.
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago
Wellness

Wegovy weight loss: The science and the hype DW 10/02/2024

Wegovy and Ozempic, despite different initial purposes, have surged in popularity as weight loss solutions, enhanced by celebrity endorsements.
Alternative medicine
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

It Makes You Lose Weight. Now They Say It Curbs Alcohol Cravings. Is It Too Good to Be True?

Ozempic may represent a significant breakthrough in treating multiple health conditions beyond just diabetes and weight loss.
Health
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Hims & Hers (HIMS) Down 21% - Is the GLP-1 Gravy Train Over?

Hims & Hers Health faces a significant stock drop due to the end of the Ozempic shortage, impacting its compounded drug market.
#fda
Medicine
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

FDA declares end to Wegovy and Ozempic shortage

The FDA declared an end to the national shortage of Ozempic and Wegovy medications.
Novo Nordisk met and exceeded the U.S. demand for semaglutide products.
Medicine
fromWIRED
5 months ago

The Ozempic Shortage Is Over

The FDA has declared semaglutide no longer in shortage, affecting cheaper compounded versions and signaling significant market changes.
Medicine
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

FDA declares end to Wegovy and Ozempic shortage

The FDA declared an end to the national shortage of Ozempic and Wegovy medications.
Novo Nordisk met and exceeded the U.S. demand for semaglutide products.
Medicine
fromWIRED
5 months ago

The Ozempic Shortage Is Over

The FDA has declared semaglutide no longer in shortage, affecting cheaper compounded versions and signaling significant market changes.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Ozempic helped people drink less alcohol in a major study - unlocking a whole new playground for drug developers

Ozempic may significantly reduce alcohol cravings and smoking behaviors, indicating potential as a treatment for alcohol use disorder.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Hims & Hers markets itself in a very 2025 way: by picking a fight

Hims & Hers targets Big Pharma with a Super Bowl ad promoting a cheaper weight-loss drug, reflecting anti-establishment sentiments.
Medicine
fromIndependent
6 months ago

Woman (66) died of total organ failure three months after starting on Ozempic to lose weight

The death of Breeda O'Donoghue highlights potential dangers of the drug Ozempic and the need for increased public awareness.
#diabetes
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

F.D.A. Approves Ozempic to Treat Kidney Disease

Ozempic has been approved to reduce complications for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
fromIndependent
9 months ago
Miscellaneous

Luke O'Neill: Everything you need to know about Ozempic - and why it could soon be used to treat depression, Parkinson's and addiction

Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

F.D.A. Approves Ozempic to Treat Kidney Disease

Ozempic has been approved to reduce complications for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
fromIndependent
9 months ago
Miscellaneous

Luke O'Neill: Everything you need to know about Ozempic - and why it could soon be used to treat depression, Parkinson's and addiction

OMG science
fromNature
6 months ago

Daily briefing: Huge study highlights new health risks of obesity drugs

Ozempic weight-loss drugs may increase the risk of arthritis and pancreatitis despite their benefits in lowering other health risks.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago

Wegovy and Ozempic top list of 15 drugs up for next price negotiations

Federal price negotiations for key medications like Wegovy and Ozempic aim to decrease drug costs significantly by 2027.
#medicare
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
7 months ago

Dr. Oz Will Have a Fascinating Conflict of Interest Running Medicare: Ozempic

Mehmet Oz's potential role in leading Medicare raises concerns due to his past connections with Novo Nordisk, makers of Ozempic.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
7 months ago

Dr. Oz Will Have a Fascinating Conflict of Interest Running Medicare: Ozempic

Mehmet Oz's potential role in leading Medicare raises concerns due to his past connections with Novo Nordisk, makers of Ozempic.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Elon's Right On This!' View Hosts Jump To Musk's Side To Blast RFK Jr. Over Ozempic Criticism

Hosts on The View surprisingly agreed with Elon Musk on health drug availability despite their typical opposition to his views.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

The Allure of Microdosing' Ozempic

Microdosing weight loss drugs like Ozempic is gaining popularity for sidestepping side effects, despite limited evidence of its effectiveness.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Drugmakers and pharmacists battle over who gets to make obesity drugs

The compounding industry is stepping up to fill a gap in the market left by brand-name manufacturers like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, who are facing shortages.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Online misinformation about Ozempic runs rampant - here's what the science says

Online discussions about Ozempic often spread misinformation and reflect outdated views on weight management.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Woman from Wales died after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, inquest hears

The inquest revealed that Janet Savage, who sought gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, tragically died from acute bleeding loss due to a severe injury to her abdominal aorta.
Medicine
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Al Roker won't 'judge anybody' who uses Ozempic for weight loss: 'Unlike any other addiction'

Al Roker sympathizes with those who use Ozempic for weight loss, drawing from his own experiences with food addiction and weight loss.
He emphasizes the unique challenges of food addiction compared to other dependencies, highlighting the necessity of food in daily life.
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Semaglutide So Effective at Treating Arthritis That Patients Were "More or Less Were Treated Out of the Study"

Ozempic's active ingredient, semaglutide, shows remarkable effectiveness for treating knee arthritis, with some patients no longer needing treatment by trial's end.
fromFuturism
9 months ago

Ozempic Could Be Used to Treat Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Study Finds

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise in reducing cravings for alcohol and opioids, indicating potential new treatment avenues for addiction.
fromInverse
9 months ago

Ozempic Might Help Treat Two Common Addiction Disorders

In a new paper published today in the journal Addiction, researchers from Loyola University found that individuals with opioid use disorder using Ozempic had a 40 percent lower rate of overdose compared to those not on the medication. Similarly, those with alcohol use disorder had a 50 percent lower rate of alcohol intoxication when treated with Ozempic. These results suggest that Ozempic may have potential beyond diabetes and weight loss, opening avenues for addiction treatment research.
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