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Ozempic, Wegovy Have 'Eye-Opening' Effects on Health

Scientists find GLP-1 drugs lower risk for dozens of other conditions—but there are caveats

(Newser) - Once we crossed the Rubicon to use diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro for weight loss, it seemed inevitable that scientists would investigate what else these apparent wonder drugs might tackle. Now, the first study to look at how the medications affect overall health is done, and it's...

She Wrote About Diets for Years, Kept Gaining Weight
Diet Writer's Advice
Failed to Help Herself
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Jan 11, 2025 2:45 PM CST

Diet Writer's Advice Failed to Help Herself

Rebecca Johns explains that after 30 years, the drug Mounjaro is the only thing that's worked

(Newser) - For 30 years, Rebecca Johns tried every diet under the sun and still failed to stop gaining weight. Her story might be familiar to many, but it comes with a twist: Johns was writing about diet tips and fads all the while for various magazines. As she recounts in the...

Elon Musk Anoints Himself 'Ozempic Santa'

Billionaire posts a photo of himself looking noticeably slimmer

(Newser) - Elon Musk posted a photo of himself donned in a Santa suit but looking noticeably slimmer, with the caption explaining the change: "Ozempic Santa," he wrote, a reference to the weight loss drug. But as the New York Post notes, Musk also clarified that he's actually taking...

Eli Lilly to Test Weight-Loss Drugs on Addiction

Company's CEO indicates they'll start testing Zepbound for other forms of treatment in 2025

(Newser) - Earlier this week, Eli Lilly announced it was teaming up with telehealth provider Ro to boost access to Zepbound, one of its weight-loss medications. Now, the pharmaceuticals giant is revealing more plans for its blockbuster drug, noting it wants to start testing Zepbound in 2025 as a treatment not only...

People on Obesity Drugs Don't Like Drinking as Much

Study suggests medication makes imbibing booze less enjoyable

(Newser) - Last month, a study suggested that people taking obesity drugs were less likely to be hospitalized for serious alcohol issues. Now, a new study may help explain why. Researchers say those taking drugs such as Wegovy, Mounjaro, and other GLP-1 medications appear to lose their taste for alcohol, reports NPR...

Oprah Talks Weight Loss Meds, 'Fighting Your Brain'

In TV special, Winfrey reveals her own struggles: 'Making fun of my weight was national sport'

(Newser) - Oprah Winfrey's newest program starts streaming Tuesday on Hulu, with one topic center stage: dropping pounds. The much-hyped An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution aired Monday night first on ABC, with Winfrey interviewing medical experts and patients alike about their experiences with weight loss medications...

Oprah's Got a Big Special on Weight Loss Coming Up

Winfrey will host ABC/Hulu program on using meds to drop pounds, to the chagrin of some

(Newser) - As WeightWatchers deals with the aftermath of Oprah Winfrey's exit , the TV icon is making her next big move on the weight-loss scene. CNN reports that Winfrey will host An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution, set to be released later this month on ABC and...

He Quickly Lost 40 Pounds With New Drug. Now What?
He Dropped 40 Pounds
With New Drug. Now What?
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Jan 14, 2024 3:20 PM CST

He Dropped 40 Pounds With New Drug. Now What?

Bradley Olson writes about his experience in the 'Wall Street Journal'

(Newser) - In August, Wall Street Journal editor Bradley Olson joined the growing ranks of those taking weight-loss drugs. It worked. In an essay, he describes his 40-pound weight loss since then, which he found hard to process because it largely occurred without will power. "There are simply fewer cravings,"...

It's the 'Most Efficacious Drug Ever Approved for Obesity'

FDA approves Zepbound, new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro

(Newser) - A new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug, US regulators announced Wednesday. NBC News reports the FDA approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound, or tirzepatide, a drug that helped dieters lose 22.5% of their body weight (or 52 pounds) in its phase...

Diabetes Drug Helped Dieters Lose Quarter of Body Weight
This Drug Is Like a 'Medical
Gastric Bypass' for Weight Loss
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Oct 21, 2023 12:10 PM CDT

This Drug Is Like a 'Medical Gastric Bypass' for Weight Loss

Experts say Eli Lilly diabetes drug Mounjaro, aka tirzepatide, holds potential for treating obesity

(Newser) - The medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight, or about 60 pounds on average, when combined with intensive diet and exercise, a new study shows. By comparison, a group of people who also dieted...

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