Weight-loss meds like Ozempic might increase food waste

Lost and found: Life after Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs was just the start for these four people
Research shows that 1 in 8 adults in the US has used one of the popular GLP-1 medications, most of them trying to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease and others to help them lose weight.
Study: Weight-loss meds like Ozempic might increase food waste
America's kitchen trash bins are receiving more unwanted food as appetites falter among people taking GLP-1 weight-loss meds, a new study shows.
What RFK Jr. Has Said About Ozempic the Popular Weight Loss Drug
Kennedy Jr., who has been tapped by Trump to lead the HHS, has been critical of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.
Weight loss drug overdose calls rising, poison control centers say
Poison control centers around the country are warning about a rise in calls of patients overdosing on Ozempic.
Ozempic too expensive? These healthy foods mimic effects of pricey weight-loss drugs for pennies
Lentils are full of fiber, which “slows down digestion,” once again reproducing the effect of the GLP-1 drugs, at a cost of cents per meal, versus the $250 per week or more some Americans are paying when they can’t get insurance to cover the pricey shots.
NK2R: A Side-Effect-Free Ozempic Alternative for Weight Loss
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are often the most popular weight loss drugs. While these medications help people lose weight, they have undesirable side effects. Now, scientists at the University of Copenhagen have identified a weight loss drug target,
Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may also curb alcohol addiction, study says
A study published Wednesday suggests a surprising side effect of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic: they can be effective at curbing alcohol abuse.
Weight loss drugs could shake up food industry
Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel explains how the rise in weight loss drugs like Ozempic could 'put a dent' in the 'junk food' industry and potentially combat alcohol abuse.
Meds Like Ozempic Are Causing Folks to Waste More Food
GLP-1 weight loss medications work, in part, by turning folks off foods they used to enjoy. That's leading to more food wasted by people who start the drugs, new re
Lizzo Shocks Fans With Her Weight Loss In New Snaps After Shutting Down Ozempic Rumors
Grammy award-winning singer Lizzo has shown off her transformed figure in new snaps that have left fans stunned.
Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight
Obesity experts say that roughly 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not see robust results with the new medications.
High demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy is impacting employer health care costs—but it can be critical for retaining talent
While the rising costs of health benefits pose challenges, ensuring employees have access to quality care is paramount." ...
Lizzo shows off dramatic weight loss in new photos
Lizzo is making waves with her dramatic weight loss, showing off her new look in a series of Instagram posts this weekend.
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Weight-loss black market booming as drugs sold second-hand on Facebook
Ozempic and Mounjaro were among the medicines The i Paper found promoted for sale in weight loss groups on the social media ...
Kennedy Doesn’t Like Ozempic. Here’s What He Can Do About It.
President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department, ...
How Ozempic Can Impact The Effectiveness Of Your Birth Control, According To Doctors
When we’re talking about birth control and GLP-1s, there’s really only one form that has cause for concern: the pill.
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Ozempic has been a medical breakthrough – but the online risks remain
No other drug has come close to producing the same level of weight loss - creating an unintended black market boom ...