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They lost weight on Wegovy—the same drug as Ozempic. Here's what happened when they stopped taking it

Experts say these should be considered long-term medications.

Fortune

New obesity drug would cost Medicare $27 billion, even with limited uptake

Covering Novo Nordisk A/S’s new obesity drug Wegovy could strain the budget of US government insurance program Medicare, according to a new analysis in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Tribune News Service

Revealed: experts who praised new ‘skinny jab’ received payments from drug maker

Novo Nordisk gave millions to obesity charities and healthcare professionals, including expert who advised Nice

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‘Orchestrated PR campaign’: how skinny jab drug firm sought to shape obesity debate

Maker of Wegovy, an appetite suppressor hailed as a weight-loss magic bullet, has spent millions on a slick PR campaign – including payments to some of its biggest cheerleaders

The Guardian - UK

Big steps for our 'expanding' nation

Two years ago, the Public Health Ministry changed its guidelines to confirm that the average Thai child was, in fact, getting taller. To mark World Obesity Day on March 4, the Department of Health released a report saying that not only are they taller, but they are also much bigger…

Bangkok Post

The obesity jab may save the food industry’s bacon, but should it?

Semaglutide has reignited the debate over who is responsible for weight, and how as a society we tackle it

The Guardian - UK

The End of Obesity?

The advent of effective new weight loss drugs offers hope for millions of overweight people.

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What is gastric sleeve surgery? New BBC documentary warns of issues with weight-loss surgery

Weight Loss Surgery: Getting Thin Abroad warns of the dangers of cheap options overseas

Evening Standard

Councillor blames 'Greggs diet' for shocking levels of childhood obesity in Northumberland

The Conservative councillor also said there was a constant queue of cars at his local McDonalds

Chronicle Live

'Game changer' weight loss drug popular among celebrities is approved for NHS use

The appetite suppressant Wegovy, also known as semaglutide is going to be made available through the NHS and will be supplied via injection to people living with obesity.

Daily Record

'Game changer' weight loss injection to become available on NHS for people with obesity

Health officials have announced that some people will be offered the appetite suppressant Wegovy on prescription, after approval was given for NHS use

Chronicle Live

Wegovy: Weight loss injection used by celebrities to be made available on NHS

Thousands of people living with obesity to be offered drug that acts as appetite suppressant

Evening Standard

Celebrity weight loss jab to be available on WeightWatchers

WeightWatchers has acquired telehealth provider Sequence that offers users access to drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity under the brand names including Ozempic, Wegovy and Trulicity

The Independent UK

Wegovy: Weight loss injection beloved by celebrities gets green light for NHS

Thousands are expected to be offered the appetite suppressant Wegovy on prescription

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The Independent UK

‘Game changer’ weight loss jab to become available on NHS

Experts described the move as a ‘pivotal moment’ for the treatment of people living with obesity.

The Independent UK

WeightWatchers gets into prescription weight loss business

WeightWatchers' stock is soaring after the company said it is getting into the prescription drug weight loss business with the acquisition of Sequence

ABC News

Gastric bypass surgery helped seven members of this Queensland family lose weight and gain confidence

Seven members of the same Queensland family have had obesity surgery, collectively shedding hundreds of kilograms in weight.

Axios

Weight management goes digital

Weight Watchers is getting into meds, while digital pharmacies like Ro are moving into obesity.

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WW Stock Soars As Rising Obesity Drug Market Drives This Telehealth Takeover

Former WeightWatchers is entering clinical weight management. WW stock surged.

The Independent UK

The ‘next Ozempic’ became a social media sensation. Then everything changed

When Mounjaro came on the market, TikTok went wild. People with obesity ordered the drug in droves thanks to a coupon that allowed them to access it for just $25 a month. Then the coupon went away, leaving destruction in its wake — and obese patients warring with diabetics. Emily…

Salon

The cost of the Ozempic craze

The drug shortage is affecting people with Type 2 diabetes, and a surge in cosmetic use is to blame

WEKU

Diabetes and obesity are on the rise in young adults, a study says

Young Black adults, Mexican Americans and other Hispanic adults experienced the greatest cardiovascular risk factors, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Tribune News Service

Half of world will be obese by 2035, health organization predicts

Half the world will be overweight by 2035, a health group warns.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murder of wife and son

Verdict in case of prominent South Carolina lawyer accused of 2021 double homicide. Plus, scientists discover how whale got voice

Wales Online

Half the world's population predicted to be overweight and obese by 2035 if current trends continue

Survey by the World Obesity Federation makes for grim reading if improvements are not made around the globe

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