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.
About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
More U.S. adults believe it is a good thing than a bad thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health condition tied to weight,
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.
The best exercises to do while taking weight loss drugs
If you’re in a calorie deficit – either from dieting or while taking a weight loss drug – these exercises help direct your body to burn more fat instead and hang on to muscle. There’s also a beneficial metabolic effect: muscle tissue burns more calories at rest than fat, which can support long-term weight management.
Hollywood star feels he’s ‘cheating’ after losing 40 pounds with weight loss drug
Hollywood actor Josh Gad feared his identity would shift after he lost 40 pounds being on a "miracle" weight loss drug.
Americans split on using weight loss drugs to treat obesity: Survey
Americans are split on using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy to treat obesity or weight-related conditions, according to a new survey that was published on Friday. The new
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.
Weight-loss drug developer Metsera valued at $2.68 bln as shares jumped in market debut
Shares of weight-loss drug developer Metsera jumped nearly 42% in a strong Nasdaq debut on Friday, valuing the ARCH Venture ...
Are Weight-Loss Drugs Like Gym Memberships? The Answer Is Worth Billions
An analyst thinks he has cracked the code on why highflying Eli Lilly missed two quarters of Wall Street projections.
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 ...
Josh Gad opens up for 1st time about taking weight loss drug: 'It is life-changing'
During his appearance on the " Armchair Expert " podcast on Monday, the "Frozen" actor opened up about taking weight loss ...
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 ...
How GLP-1 medications are transforming diabetes and weight loss treatment
Approximately 15.5 million Americans have been or currently are on injectable diabetes or weight-loss medications known as ...
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 ...
Cork woman, 66, died of organ failure after ‘severe vomiting’ while taking weight loss drug Ozempic, inquest told
A GRANDMOTHER died of total organ failure after severe vomiting while taking weight loss drugs Ozempic and Metformin to ...