Drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists were initially developed to treat Type 2 diabetes but have become a cultural ...

State Medicaid programs already are allowed to offer GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, but only 13 state programs currently do so. Meanwhile, Medicare currently covers GLP-1 drugs for people with a ...

Some of the most recognizable brand names that could be impacted by new tariffs include Ozempic and Wegovy, two injectable ...

Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach ...

A five-year experiment aims to open access to blockbuster GLP‑1 drugs for obesity, something advocates have pushed for years.

GLP-1 drugs often cause weight loss because they mimic the GLP-1 hormone the body naturally produces after eating. Appetite ...

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The federal government is expected to start a 5-year-long experiment that will provide some limited coverage of obesity ...

Medicare and Medicaid could expand coverage of GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and pay for patients’ use of the ...

But the study warns the drugs may also cause muscle loss, which is essential for strength, posture, and long-term health. Too much lean mass loss, researchers say, could increase the risk of heart ...

For 14 years, Jesse’s mind spiraled. So did his weight. The medications he took for schizophrenia drove his weight up until ...

Brazilian pharmaceutical company EMS announced the release of Olire and Lirux injector pens for obesity and type 2 diabetes, ...