WHO and Eli Lilly caution patients against falling for fake versions of popular weight-loss drugs
The World Health Organization and drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. are warning patients to be wary of fake versions of weight-loss and diabetes medicines.
US challenges 'bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition
The Federal Trade Commission is challenging patents on 20 brand-name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic.
'Ozempig' remains Minnesota baseball team's mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming
For a Minnesota minor league baseball team known for a history of outlandish promotions, the idea of naming its longtime live pig mascot after the weight loss drug Ozempic made perfect sense.
After a record year, Norway's giant oil fund pledges to push sustainable energy
The manager of the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund is pledging to push major oil and gas companies to speed up preparations for the “inescapable” transition away from fossil fuels.
High demand for weight-loss drugs leaves local woman concerned over heart health
Many people may be considering using Ozempic, Wegovy or another popular drug to shed some pounds, but one local woman says all that demand could be putting her heart health at risk.
FDA says fake Ozempic shots are being sold through some legitimate sources
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug widely used for weight loss.
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
A new large study finds that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in certain patients.
Supply problems and insurance issues make popular weight-loss drugs hard to get
Supply problems and insurance complications have made it difficult for many patients to start and stay on new prescription medications used to treat obesity.
FDA warns consumers not to use off-brand versions of Ozempic, Wegovy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use versions of the popular weight-loss drug used in Ozempic and Wegovy and sold online because they might not contain the same ingredients as prescription products and may not be safe or effective.
What to know about prescription drugs promising weight loss
Obesity is a major and growing problem around the world, but especially in the U.S. Researchers have long looked for medications that can help people lose weight, mostly with disappointing and, in some cases, dangerous results.