Weight loss drugs like Ozempic were associated with a lower risk of suicidal thoughts in teens with obesity, a new study found.

Researchers said the drugs don’t appear to raise the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions for young people but also urged ...

A dietitian shares the science-backed weight loss supplements that support weight loss when paired with a balanced diet and active lifestyle.

Giving older Americans access to weight-loss medicines through the US Medicare program would cost $35 billion over nine years ...

MONDAY, Oct. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As with any new drug, parents and doctors may worry that the use of GLP-1 ...

Still, more than a quarter of employers are considering adding coverage for GLP-1 drugs for weight loss in 2025 or 2026, according to a national survey conducted this year by Mercer, a human resources ...

Danish biotech Zealand Pharma is targeting the “next generation” of weight loss drugs as competitors pile into a market ...

Medicare is prohibited by law from covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. But many beneficiaries can access the drugs anyway.

Popular weight-loss medications including Ozempic and Wegovy contain a drug that seems to decrease cravings for food and ...

There’s a war brewing over blockbuster weight loss medications — and patients are now getting caught in the crossfire.

PBMs are putting weight loss drugs, including Wegovy and Zepbound, on their national formularies, but coverage by plans is ...

Ilant estimates that behavioral therapy can help many people lose up to 5% of their weight, anti-obesity medications can help ...