Half of Americans Support Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic for Obesity, Poll
Cost is a major obstacle for many. The drugs can be expensive without insurance, with out-of-pocket expenses reaching hundreds of dollars per prescription. The poll found that about half of Americans support Medicare and Medicaid covering weight-loss drugs for those with obesity, while around 20 percent oppose it and 25 percent are neutral.
Ozempic vs. Semaglutide: 10 Weight Loss Medications Compared for 2025
Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient, they are approved for different purposes. Ozempic is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss.
Hollywood's use of Ozempic as 'weight loss drug' sees surge in public use
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood's Ozempic use has been steadily rising with many celebrities crediting the drug for their weight loss, which has seen the public keen to do the same.
Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic—previously used only to treat diabetes—emerged as a promising new drug for weight management.
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.
How to manage ‘food noise’ without drugs like Ozempic, according to a weight loss doc
Protein takes longer to digest than simple carbohydrates and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. High-protein foods include chicken, turkey, salmon, tuna, tofu, chickpeas, lentils, milk, yogurt, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds.
RFK Jr, Dr Oz and weight-loss drugs: A high-price health clash may be looming
Its weight-loss drug policy would fall to Trump's pick for health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, and Mehmet Oz, Trump's choice to lead Medicare and Medicaid services. But this could mean a potential clash: Kennedy is a vocal critic of the weight-loss drugs while Oz is an ardent advocate.
Amy Schumer Reveals Why She Quit Ozempic Despite Dropping 30 Pounds From the Weight-Loss Drug
Amy Schumer got brutally honest about the pros and cons she experienced while taking popular weight-loss drug Ozempic. On the Wednesday, January 29, installment of The Howard Stern Show, the actress revealed she took the medication "almost three years ago.
Amy Schumer Lost 30 Lbs. on Ozempic — 'I Looked Great' — but Quit After Being ‘Bedridden’ with Nausea
Actress and comedian Amy Schumer said she took Ozempic three years ago and quickly lost 30 lbs. However, she quit the medication after the weekly injections gave her bad nausea that left her bedridden.
Amy Schumer Details 'Horrible Experience' Using Ozempic for Weight Loss
Once upon a time, Amy Schumer was one of the countless stars falling in line for the Ozempic craze, but, despite losing 30 pounds with the help of the Type 2 diabetes drug, the comedian had an overall "horrible experience" with it.
Amy Schumer Lost 30 Pounds Using Ozempic, But It Left Her ‘Bedridden’: What She's Shared About Weight Loss
Amy said that she was “shriveling away” in bed due to the extreme nausea when she took the medication. “I lost 30 pounds so ...
Researchers Present Ozempic Alternatives—Without Sickening GI Side Effects
Researchers from across the country believe they have developed a breakthrough weight loss drug treatment: two new peptide ...
The high cost of weight loss: How patients are fighting for access to breakthrough medications
CBS News Miami investigates the financial hurdles surrounding these medications and explores alternatives that may offer a ...
About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a good thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and ...
Ozempic-Like Drugs May Hold Risks For Surgical Patients, Officials Say
Surgical patients may still have leftovers in their system even after a standard fast, potentially increasing the chance of a serious complication.
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'Ozempic Use Left Me With Significant Bone Loss', Singer Avery Shares Health Nightmare In A Teary Confession
Singer Avery developed osteoporosis after using Ozempic for a year to lose weight. She warns against its misuse, highlighting ...
Eli Lilly's head of obesity talks weight-loss innovations for 2025 — from an Ozempic-like pill to a triple-threat shot
Eli Lilly's Ozempic-rivaling weight-loss pill orforglipron could be available in early 2026. Its retatrutide may be as ...