WebMD Weight Loss & Obesity News Library (original) (raw)

• Considering Zepbound in Vials? Here Are Some Starter TipsSeptember 16, 2024 — The move to self-administration with a syringe and needle, just like how insulin is often taken for diabetes, means a whole new set of people will be learning the sometimes-intimidating skill.
• Obesity Rates Exceed 35% in Nearly Half of U.S. StatesSeptember 13, 2024 — Obesity remains a significant health issue in the United States, even as weight loss drugs are getting more popular, according to new data from the CDC.
• How Microplastics May Trigger Weight GainSeptember 5, 2024 — Microplastics, found in food, beauty products, and in the air, may add to weight gain by mimicking hormones like cortisol, which can disrupt metabolism and increase obesity risk.
• Vials of Weight Loss Drug Zepbound See Major Price CutAugust 27, 2024 — The maker of the weight loss drug Zepbound is offering the drug at a reduced price for people willing to buy it directly from the company in vials, rather than auto-injector pens.
• Weight Loss Drug Zepbound Significantly Cuts Diabetes RiskAugust 20, 2024 — The weight loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide, sold under the brand name Zepbound, was highly effective at reducing the risk of progressing from prediabetes to the more serious condition of type 2 diabetes, according to an early look at study results released Tuesday by drugmaker Eli Lilly.
• Can You Boost GLP-1 Naturally? Social media is packed with claims of finding “nature’s Ozempic.” How legitimate are these claims? Get the facts about how food, fiber, “oatzempic,” supplements, and exercise affect GLP-1.
• Do Ozempic, Other Obesity Meds Have Extra Health Benefits? Drugs like Ozempic appear to have off-label benefits, including better heart and kidney health. They may also help fight addiction. Research is ongoing and equal access is a problem.
• Your Obesity Plan Slipped: Now What? Many people with obesity struggle repeatedly to lose weight. Even those who succeed for a time often gain it back. So how do you get back on track?
• Life After Ozempic: What Comes NextAugust 7, 2024 — There are various options for managing weight after achieving weight loss goals with drugs. Maintaining lifestyle changes alongside medication adjustments is crucial for sustaining weight loss success.
• Should You Focus on Building Muscle, Not Losing Weight? It’s important to do what you can to maintain your muscle mass and strength as you age, even if you have weight loss goals.
• Compounded – or Not – Obesity Drugs Raise Risk of OverdoseAugust 6, 2024 — Compounded semaglutide is flooding the internet, and consumers are drowning in dosing errors. But problems also exist with the brand-name versions of the drugs.
• Lab Tests of Semaglutide Bought Online Raise Red FlagsAugust 5, 2024 — Researchers who bought the weight loss drug semaglutide online without a prescription were scammed or sent potentially toxic liquids that did not contain the labeled amount of the drug.
• Life After Wegovy and Zepbound GLP-1s are “a major leap forward” in treating obesity, but they’re not magic bullets, says James Hill, PhD.
• Weight Loss Drugs Also Effective for Quitting SmokingJuly 30, 2024 — Drugs for diabetes and weight loss like Ozempic and Wegovy show promise in helping people quit smoking, offering a surprising extra benefit for users.
• GLP-1s: Favored for Weight Loss, Fading for Diabetes UseJuly 23, 2024 — GLP-1 medicines like Ozempic were intended to treat diabetes, but their weight loss-inducing effects swiftly caught the nation’s attention. Over the past decade, the proportion of people using them for weight loss has doubled, while the proportion of people taking GLP-1s to treat diabetes is declining.
• Using Ozempic for 'Minor' Weight Loss: Fair or Foul?July 23, 2024 — Ozempic is already sometimes difficult to find. Now those who are using to drop a few pounds are making it harder for those who need it.
• Do Genes Drive Obesity? Expert Q&A Is there an “obesity gene”? In most cases, there isn’t one single gene causing obesity. But genetics are a possible influence. Get the facts.
• ‘Ozempic Diet’? Foods to Eat and Avoid on a GLP-1 Obesity Drug There’s no official “Ozempic diet,” but there are some smart ways to manage nutrition if you take a GLP-1 drug to treat obesity. Read expert advice.
• Ozempic May Protect Against Cognitive Decline and AddictionJuly 15, 2024 — New research suggests that taking Ozempic isn’t linked to an increased risk of 22 different brain or psychiatric disorders, ranging from dementia to drug addiction to depression and suicidality.
• Most People Quit Weight Loss Drugs Within 2 YearsJuly 11, 2024 — More than 8 of 10 people who started taking drugs for weight loss stopped taking them within 2 years, according to a new analysis.
• Mounjaro Beats Ozempic in Weight Loss ComparisonJuly 9, 2024 — In a head-to-head comparison of the weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Ozempic, Mounjaro came out on top for helping people lose more weight. It was also found to be more effective at leading to significant weight loss compared to Ozempic.
• Can Cash Incentives and Text Reminders Help Men Shed Pounds?June 24, 2024 — Imagine losing twice as much weight just by getting supportive text messages and financial incentives. For men struggling with obesity, this innovative approach proved more effective than traditional weight management programs. Could this be the future of successful weight loss strategies?
• ‘Ozempic Face’: Fat Transfers, Fillers, and MoreJune 13, 2024 — Doctors are offering surgical and nonsurgical treatments for “Ozempic face” for those who have facial aging after rapid weight loss from a GLP-1 medication.
• Ozempic, Wegovy Improve Sense of Taste, Aiding Weight LossJune 4, 2024 — Semaglutide, found in weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, has been found to improve sensitivity to taste, perhaps explaining another way the medications help change food preferences and lead to weight loss.
• Despite Shortages, Here’s How 6 People Found Obesity MedsJune 3, 2024 — If you’re one of the many trying to start – or refill – a Wegovy or Zepbound prescription for weight loss, it’s tough out there. The new reality? Spending hours on the telephone with pharmacists and insurance company people.
• Ozempic and Weight Loss: When the Scale StallsMay 29, 2024 — Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have taken the year by storm, with users hyping the extreme weight loss results, sometimes hundreds of pounds. These GLP-1 medications, which are used to treat diabetes and obesity, help suppress your appetite by keeping you fuller for longer. But what happens when these drugs don't bring you what you’d hoped? Here's what to know.
• Wegovy, Ozempic Aid Weight Loss With or Without SurgeryMay 21, 2024 — Total weight loss was not significantly different between men and women in the surgery group. But in the non-surgery group, women lost 6.4%, compared to 4.8% among men, a significant difference.
• Wegovy Users Keep Pounds Off for 4 Years: AnalysisMay 14, 2024 — People with heart problems who took the weight loss drug Wegovy maintained an average weight loss of 10% of their body weight 4 years after starting the drug, according to newly released study results.
• Pre-Ozempic Obesity Drugs: Effective and Budget-FriendlyApril 26, 2024 — Before there was Ozempic, there were these cost-friendly, safe, and highly effective weight loss drugs. FDA-approved obesity medication like orlistat (Xenical), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia), and naltrexone/bupropion extended release (Contrave) have been on the market for decades.
• Weight Loss Drugs With Your Gym Membership? What to KnowApril 24, 2024 — Weights, aerobics, and … Wegovy? Some in the fitness industry are moving to dispense the popular GLP-1 medications to club members, combining the new, easier method of losing weight with the old, more challenging one.
• The Fat You Can’t See Can Be Most Dangerous to Your HealthApril 19, 2024 — A little visceral fat is helpful. It cushions your heart, lungs, and the organs in your gut. Too much, though, and it becomes a bad player. So what can you do to lessen your health risks?
• Gastric Sleeve Cheaper, More Effective Than SemaglutideApril 12, 2024 — Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), a nonsurgical weight loss procedure, is more cost-effective over a 5-year period than using semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy, and other weight loss drugs, a new study shows.
• Speedy Eating and Late-Night Meals May Take Toll on HealthApril 11, 2024 — A growing body of evidence shows that it's not just what and how much you eat that influence your health. How fast and when you eat also play a role.
• How WW, Noom Say They're Filling Obesity Medicine GapsMarch 29, 2024 — While applauding the role that these behavior-based weight management programs play in a comprehensive approach, an academic weight loss doctor thinks the order is backward.
• Doctors Wary of Young Adults Using Ozempic for Bikini SeasonMarch 15, 2024 — With summer months approaching – and pressures that come with showing more skin – more and more young adults are looking to GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, to get prepped for “swimsuit season.” But experts say there are critical things to consider before reaching for such medications, particularly for those struggling with body image issues.
• Beyond the Shots: Focusing on Gut Health Can Aid Weight LossFebruary 22, 2024 — It might not produce results as dramatic as regular injections, but you can get everything you need in a grocery store, for far less money -- and this approach has the potential to improve your health in numerous ways.
• Weight Loss Health Benefits Start Sooner Than You May Think If you’re looking to lose weight for health benefits, you may not need as much weight loss as you think. Read about the benefits of modest weight loss.
• Study Suggests Mind-Body Benefits of Weight Loss DrugsFebruary 8, 2024 — People taking a popular type of drug for weight loss or to manage diabetes have a decreased likelihood of being newly diagnosed with depression or anxiety, according to an analysis of millions of people’s health records.
• Weight Loss Drugs Should Be Taken With Diet and ExerciseFebruary 8, 2024 — People who take weight loss drugs should not neglect diet and exercise. Here's what to know.
• Weight Loss Drug Zepbound May Significantly Reduce Blood PressureFebruary 5, 2024 — People with obesity who took the weight loss drug Zepbound experienced a reduction in blood pressure similar to or better than results usually seen with traditional hypertension drugs, a new analysis shows.
• Big Move: Eli Lilly Offers Obesity Drug Directly to ConsumersJanuary 25, 2024 — For many of the 42 million Americans with obesity, weight loss medications such as Wegovy, Saxenda, and the brand-new Zepbound can be a godsend, helping them lose the excess pounds they’ve struggled with for decades or a lifetime.
• Many Patients Who Stop Weight Loss Drug Keep Pounds Off: StudyJanuary 24, 2024 — An analysis of health records for people who lost weight while being prescribed drugs like Wegovy, Saxenda, or Ozempic showed that many maintained most of their weight loss or continued to shed pounds within the year after their prescription ended.
• Study Shows Loneliness Raises Mortality Rate for Obese PeopleJanuary 23, 2024 — Loneliness has been known to be a serious health problem, and a new report makes the case that the suffering is worse for people who are obese.
• No Link Between Obesity, Diabetes Drugs and Suicidal ThoughtsJanuary 11, 2024 — The FDA said Thursday that a review of a class of popular diabetes and obesity drugs found no connection between the medications and a rise in suicidal thoughts. The drugs include Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.
• Wegovy, Ozempic Not Linked to Suicide Ideation, Study FindsJanuary 5, 2024 — People taking semaglutide – the active ingredient in the weight loss drug Wegovy and the type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – did not have an increase in suicidal thoughts, compared to people taking other drugs for those conditions, according to a study published in Nature Medicine.
• FDA Looking Into Three Side Effects Reported With Weight Loss DrugsJanuary 4, 2024 — The FDA is formally looking into reports that some people who took popular diabetes and weight loss drugs had suicidal thoughts or two other health problems.
• FDA Seizes ‘Thousands of Units’ of Fake OzempicDecember 22, 2023 — The FDA says it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic that are circulating while demand for the weight loss drug exceeds supply.
• What Causes Obesity? More Science Points to the BrainDecember 15, 2023 — A new way of looking at a misunderstood disease is revolutionizing treatments and transforming lives.
• Users of Weight Loss Drugs Regain Weight after Stopping UseDecember 14, 2023 — New drugs being used for weight loss might bring results that are as temporary as they are dramatic, according to a study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.