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Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
Even if someone has gone through a healing process with body image or their relationship with food, these challenges can "last a lifetime," a licensed mental health counselor tells CBS News.
As weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy become more popular, obesity medicine specialists are concerned that not enough physicians have received specialized training to help patients navigate the medicine. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF, has more on the situation.
Vital Pursuit will include whole-grain bowls, protein pasta, sandwich melts and gluten-free options.
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
While it may seem like everyone is taking Ozempic, not everyone can afford to. The high price of popular diabetes drugs prevents many people from getting them.
A joint investigation by Digital Citizens Alliance and Coalition for a Safer Web found dozens of TikTok profiles offering to ship weight loss drugs for lower prices and without a prescription. In nearly every situation, it was a scam.
Doctors are seeing more women turn to weight-loss drugs ahead of pregnancy. Studies show that being overweight can increase the chances of pregnancy complications, including miscarriages. And while the FDA does not authorize the use of weight loss medications during pregnancy, there is limited information on their effects before conception. Dr. Ilana Ramer Bass, an assistant professor in the division of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Mount Sinai, joined CBS News to discuss the trend.
Doctors are seeing a surprising possible side effect of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy: a diminished craving for alcohol. Janet Shamlian reports.
Several clinical trials are underway to see if semaglutide, the active ingredient in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can also help treat alcohol addiction.
Ozempic and other GLP-1 RA drugs, including Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, are being scrutinized.
WeightWatchers program aims to help members maintain healthy habits while taking anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
America's Poison Centers, a group that represents poison control centers across the U.S., reported a major spike in calls this year related to semaglutide, the main ingredient in weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.
According to data, while Black people are much more likely to suffer from obesity and diabetes, white people are four times more likely to get a prescription.
Doctors across the country are dealing with soaring demand for injectable weight-loss drugs, especially among people who are not clinically obese. Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have proved to be especially effective for weight loss, but some health experts are worried their increased use could potentially be harmful to certain patients. Dr. Shauna Levy, medical director of Tulane's Bariatric and Weight Loss Center, joined CBS News to discuss the medications.
A new study from drugmaker Novo Nordisk found that its weight-loss drug Wegovy can reduce the risk of heart problems in people without diabetes, which could change the way doctors treat certain heart patients.
A new study published in the The New England Journal of Medicine by the maker of the popular weight loss drug Wegovy finds the medication could lower the risk of serious and even deadly heart problems by 20%. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss.
The FDA has approved a new drug from Eli Lilly to help Americans lose weight: Zepbound. The drug is a new formula of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro and it joins other medications like Ozempic and Wegovy as weapons against obesity. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joined CBS News to discuss the new drug and its potential side effects.
It is unclear if the counterfeit drugs, which many people seek for weight loss, caused the hospitalizations.
The popularity of like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss may already be impacting consumption habits by helping consumers suppress their appetite. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo reports the hunger suppressors also have the potential to boost demand for healthier foods and activities like going to the gym.
Popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to an increased risk of severe stomach problems, including pancreatitis and stomach paralysis. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports on the new JAMA study.
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
While Ozempic's interaction with the reward centers in our brain could help explain this, Dr. Tamika Henry, founder of Unlimited Health Institute, says more studies are needed.
The use of popular diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has exploded worldwide because of their weight loss benefits, but some users are now reporting another possible side effect: reducing cravings for alcohol, nicotine and even opioids. Dr. Tamika Henry, founder of the Unlimited Health Institute, joined CBS News to explain the potential benefits.
The semaglutide injections have grown in popularity as a mechanism to help with weight loss for type 2 diabetes and obesity diagnoses.
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A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present "Sunday Morning" viewers with a key to living a longer life, by maintaining a better outlook.
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
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