Weight loss drug is not taking easy way out

Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Linked To Lower Risk Of 42 Conditions
Some outcomes, like reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and increased chance of nausea, were expected. But others took researchers by surprise.
Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
As demand for weight-loss injections sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, a study has uncovered neurological and behavioral health benefits amid risks for pancreatitis and kidney disease.
Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
Research shows that people who take these weight-loss medications may have a lower risk of dementia and numerous other health conditions.
Oprah Winfrey reveals taking GLP-1 weight-loss drug made her realize what she got wrong about ‘thin people’
The media queen also confessed that she was reluctant to take a GLP-1 drug because she felt it was “the easy way out.” That changed after a special on weight loss with experts and clinicians that she taped in July 2023. The panel discussion left her with her “biggest aha moment” about the medication.
Oprah Winfrey opens up about using Ozempic and weight loss on her podcast
Discover how Oprah Winfrey's experience with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic reshaped her understanding of weight loss and challenged societal perceptions
Oprah Winfrey faces backlash for making bold claim about ‘thin people’ after taking weight-loss drug
"All these years I thought that thin people -- those people -- just had more willpower," Winfrey said on her podcast.
Oprah Winfrey was ‘publicly humiliated’ due to her weight; speaks on Ozempic, ‘thought thin people had...’
Oprah Winfrey shared that weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy helped her understand the challenges of being thin. After losing nearly 50 pounds, she emphasized that these drugs assist in managing cravings and support a healthier lifestyle amidst her struggles with weight.
Oprah Winfrey Admits Weight Loss Journey Changed Her Perception of 'Thin People'
Oprah Winfrey shared on her podcast how Ozempic changed her views on "thin people," realizing food noise isn't just willpower.
Diabetes startup Virta Health is now prescribing Ozempic for weight loss in a push toward profitability and IPO
The diabetes startup is prescribing GLP-1 drugs for weight loss to help employers manage costs. Its CEO says it's nearing ...
Taking Ozempic for weight loss? You might find other benefits, too - and a few risks
A class of drugs designed to fight diabetes and weight loss can help with a host of other problems, but also carry some side ...
Ozempic’s health benefits keep growing, but are the risks worth it?
A major new study has revealed a long list of benefits and some little-known risks of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications.
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Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic treat obesity in children?
GLP-1 agonists for weight loss are now commonly used for adults, but might they also be an effective treatment for younger people? Katharine Lang reports Obesity in children and adolescents is a ...
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Ozempic and Wegovy are helping many Americans lose weight, but they also may have other beneficial uses
News research shows GLP-1 medications may help treat a wide range of conditions, from addiction and dementia to heart disease ...
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could also help fight dementia but raise other health risks, study says
Ozempic was first approved to treat diabetes in Canada seven years ago. Now the largest study of its kind suggests it and ...
Mounjaro vs. Ozempic: Which One Is Best for Me to Try for Weight Loss in 2025?
In one corner, we’ve got Mounjaro, and in the other, Ozempic. They’re both once-a-week injectable drugs designed to help ...
See ya, knock-off Ozempic
Lots of people are on cheaper compounded weight-loss drugs that mimic brands like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. They're ...