Companies say they’re exploring high-protein products for customers using medications to lose weight Monday, December 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Medications for weight loss like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy have soared in popularity recently. And that's prompted some major food companies to prepare for a potential shift in what, and how much, consumers who are taking these medication are eating.Nestle and... Read More.
FDA approves the active ingredient in Mounjaro to help people with obesity lose weight, named Zepbound Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the diabetes drug Zepbound to also treat obesity on Wednesday.The drug's active ingredient is called tirzepatide. As a diabetes drug, it is sold under the brand name Mounjaro, which is manufactured by pharmaceutical company... Read More.
FDA approves drug Zepbound to help people with obesity lose weight Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the diabetes drug Zepbound to also treat obesity on Wednesday.The drug's active ingredient is called tirzepatide. As a diabetes drug, it is sold under the brand name Mounjaro, which is manufactured by pharmaceutical company... Read More.
New consumer warning about websites selling drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro used for weight loss Thursday, September 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Amid the high cost and rising popularity of drugs used for weight loss like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, pharmacists and medical doctors are warning consumers about some websites that sell discounted versions of the drugs.When a consumer orders a drug online,... Read More.
Morning exercisers tend to have healthier habits, which can help with weight loss, study finds Thursday, September 21 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A new study finds that people who tend to exercise early in the morning also tend to have healthier eating habits and lower weight.Although research is mixed on the best time to exercise, overall, medical experts say the most important thing... Read More.
Semaglutide used for weight loss also helps reduce heart failure symptoms, study finds Monday, August 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, is also effective at reducing symptoms of heart failure, new research shows.A study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine followed over 500 patients who were both overweight... Read More.
Russell Dickerson shares clip of son “deadlifting his body weight” Tuesday, August 22 by ABC NewsRussell Dickerson's almost-two-year-old son, Remington, is now helping out with household chores. In a clip shared on Instagram, Russell briefly documented Remington rolling groceries from the ground outside into the house. "We finally made it out the trap of parenthood," Russell says in... Read More.
Tracy Morgan reveals he’s been taking Ozempic for weight loss Tuesday, August 15 by ABC NewsTracy Morgan recently opened up about his weight loss journey, which includes the controversial drug Ozempic.While The 30 Rock alum's routine also includes working out at the gym every morning, he admitted on the Monday, August 14 installment of
“Pretty Little Liars” star talks weight gain, experience with PCOS Friday, August 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Actress Sasha Pieterse is sharing more details of a health issue she faced while starring on the hit TV show Pretty Little Liars as a teen.Pieterse, now 27, said she struggled during her time on the show with polycystic ovary syndrome,... Read More.
Weight loss drug Wegovy found to lower risk of heart attack, stroke Tuesday, August 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A popular drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for weight loss also has heart benefits, according to preliminary results of a new study released by the drug manufacturer.The drug, Wegovy, lowered the risk of major cardiovascular events by... Read More.
Ozempic weight loss pills may be on the way: What to know Tuesday, June 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Drugs used for diabetes and weight loss like Ozempic and Wegovy were found to be effective for weight loss when taken as a pill, according to research published over the weekend.Rybelsus is the pill version of semaglutide -- the active ingredient... Read More.
Ozempic and Wegovy maker sues over compounded, off-brand versions of drugs used for weight loss Wednesday, June 21 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company that makes Ozempic and Wegovy, filed multiple lawsuits Tuesday against off-brand versions of the wildly popular drugs.In a press release, the company announced that legal action is being taken against certain medical spas, weight loss or... Read More.