The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
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Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways
The first study to assess how weight-loss drugs affect the whole of human health has discovered an "eye-opening" impact on the body, researchers say. The analysis, involving about two million people,
Popular weight loss drugs could be cheaper for some Americans: What you need to know
If successful, the result could be lower Medicare Part D prices for drugs used to create a variety of conditions, such as cancer, asthma, type 2 diabetes and weight loss - Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy. Austedo and Austedo XR, used to treat Huntington’s disease.
Major Study Exposes New Health Risks of Weight Loss Drugs
A new study uncovers how widely used weight loss drugs like Ozempic impact various health conditions while posing notable risks.
What’s behind the meteoric rise of weight-loss drugs in Massachusetts?
About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent increase from 2023, according to a Globe analysis of insurance claims data.
Sweeping review suggests weight-loss drugs’ effect on 175 conditions
The findings, based on an analysis of records from 2.5 million VA patients, support much of what scientists already suspected but contain surprises, too.
Weight-loss drugs reduce risk of Alzheimer’s, large study shows
Analysis of drugs such as Ozempic finds a lower health risk for 42 conditions but a higher rate of disorders such as arthritis
Carbonated waters and weight loss: Don’t expect too much
Carbonated drinks known as sparkling, fizzy, seltzer and soda waters are thought to impact the waistline. A new study weighs in, but don’t expect too much.
After my terrible experience with the keto diet, I'm counting macros to lose weight and repair my relationship with food
Though the low-carb plan helped me shed 130 pounds in just over a year, I'm never doing the keto diet again. Here's why I'm ...
6 Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercising This Year
There are plenty of tips on how to lose weight fast without exercise, from sketchy pills to crash diets that do more harm ...
Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds
Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to reduce the ...
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Norton Healthcare nurse practitioner gives tips for weight loss, breaks down myths
For many, losing weight can seem as daunting as climbing a mountain. It's a struggle that a Norton Healthcare weight ...
Can Saunas Help You Lose Weight? Here's What Experts Say
A doctor reveals whether regular sauna usage in a traditional or infrared sauna has meaningful impact on fat loss, plus the ...
Black Patients Less Likely To Get Weight Loss Surgery
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Black people with obesity are less likely to get weight-loss surgery than others.
Costco Employee Reveals the 16 Best Weight Loss Foods to Buy Right Now
A Costco employee reveals the 16 best foods for weight loss, from high-protein snacks to healthy meal essentials.