Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs

Taking Ozempic for weight loss? You might find other benefits, too - and a few risks
A class of drugs designed to fight diabetes and weight loss can help with a host of other problems, but also carry some side effects.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
Read More: Patients Are Suing Over Alleged Side Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs
What’s behind the meteoric rise of weight-loss drugs in Massachusetts?
About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent increase from 2023, according to a Globe analysis of insurance claims data.
Sweeping review suggests weight-loss drugs’ effect on 175 conditions
The findings, based on an analysis of records from 2.5 million VA patients, support much of what scientists already suspected but contain surprises, too.
Weight-loss drugs linked to unexpected benefits and risks
The study revealed that weight-loss drugs significantly benefit neurological and behavioral health, including decreased risks of addiction.
Novo, Lilly Weight-Loss Drugs Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s, Study Shows. What It Means for the Stocks.
Weight-loss and diabetes drugs reduced the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, an independent study published Monday showed.The big pharma companies Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly look to be the main benefactors of GLP-1 medications turning into a “catch-all pill,
Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds
Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to reduce the risks of substance abuse disorders, psychosis, infections, some kinds of cancer and dementia,
Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways
The first study to assess how weight-loss drugs affect the whole of human health has discovered an "eye-opening" impact on the body, researchers say. The analysis, involving about two million people,
Popular weight loss drugs could be cheaper for some Americans: What you need to know
Fifteen widely used medications- including two super-popular weight loss drugs – are part of Medicare’s next round of price negotiations, the federal government announced. The Department of Health and Human Services through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will negotiate with manufacturers directly over the cost of the drugs covered under Medicare Part D,
Ozempic, Wegovy among drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The Biden administration announced Friday that Ozempic, Wegovy and 13 additional drugs will now be covered under Medicare ...
Medicare targets popular weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy for price negotiations
The Biden administration said Medicare will negotiate discounts with drug companies on 15 drugs prescribed to treat cancer, ...
Medicare to negotiate price of Ozempic, Wegovy weight-loss drugs
Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.
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Verdiva launches with $410M for weight loss drugs to challenge Ozempic, Wegovy
The round is one of Europe’s largest-ever biotech VC deals, signalling investor appetite for the booming weight loss market.
Ozempic, Wegovy are among 15 drugs selected for Medicare’s price negotiations
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra says “this is a big deal.” Drug companies oppose the program.