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Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs

Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by ...

Health - ABC News - 8 hours ago

Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.

As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.

Health - The New York Times - November 19

Ozempic can lead to muscle mass loss: Study

Recent studies have found that Ozempic could lead to more muscle mass loss than traditional weight loss methods.

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Researchers estimate 136M Americans eligible for Ozempic

As many as 136 million adult Americans may be eligible for Ozempic, researchers estimate. According to a study published Monday in JAMA Network, among the 25,531 participants, 8,504 were eligible ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Ozempic and Wegovy Ease Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Large Study

A large trial showed that semaglutide, sold as Ozempic for diabetes and as Wegovy for obesity, was better than any current medications in alleviating symptoms.

Health - The New York Times - November 1

Ozempic and Wegovy considered 'available' after more than 2 years in shortage

The diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy are now considered to be available after more than two years of being considered in shortage by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Ozempic reduces knee osteoarthritis pain by almost half: Study

The results of a clinical trial published this week found that the active ingredient in the diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy was linked with a near halving of reported pain ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

The Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy weight loss research

Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide — while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk’s home country, Denmark.

Scientist behind Ozempic started her career developing laundry detergent

Novo Nordisk scientist Lotte Knudsen, whose research led to Ozempic and Wegovy, started her career developing laundry detergent.

How a love story launched the company behind Ozempic, Wegovy

Novo Nordisk, the pharma giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has surprising love story origins. The founders, a married couple, were looking for a way to tackle diabetes, which the wife suffered from.

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk nudges higher profit forecast

Novo Nordisk on Wednesday nudged higher its outlook for the year as the drugmaker registered another quarter of strong sales of its weight-loss drugs.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Ozempic, Wegovy popularity leads to rise of fake weight loss drugs

The demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a flood of fake drugs hitting the market. However, these counterfeit medicines can be harmful to people's health. Tom Hanson has ...

Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial in fighting alcohol addiction: Study

The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial for people struggling with alcohol addiction, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry said. The study examined about 228,000 people ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are injectable medications—but a strange new market has emerged selling oral “compounded” versions online, despite a lack of evidence that they work.

Tech - Wired - November 20

The New York Times Presents: ‘Weight of the World’ on Ozempic’s Rise

As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic soar in popularity, our new documentary follows three people on their weight-loss journeys — and explores how decades of diet culture paved the way for the drugs’ ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid

Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.

Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy now available in the U.S. after shortages, FDA says

It is a sign that Novo Nordisk's efforts to ramp up the supply of those drugs are starting to pay off, as demand continues to skyrocket in the U.S.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Can RFK Jr. Limit Ozempic Access as HHS Chief? Here’s What to Know

President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department, where he would have limited power over drugs.

Health - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Dwayne Johnson’s $200 million+ Christmas pic opens to $34.1 million

The big budget, star-driven action comedy “Red One” is topping the North American box office charts

Entertainment - ABC News - November 17

'Wicked' soars with $114 million domestic opening, 'Gladiator' snares $55.5 million

Universal's "Wicked" tallied an estimated $114 million domestic opening and Paramount's "Gladiator II" is set to haul in $55.5 million.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

IAG to Begin $378 Million Buyback

The British Airways owner will start buying back the shares from next week.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Millions of Americans preparing for Thanksgiving travel

Some people are already getting a headstart on their Thanksgiving travel this weekend, as airports are expected to be packed as the week progresses. More than 70 million people are also expected to ...

Trump, Rogan interview tops 38 million views

Podcaster Joe Rogan's interview of former President Trump has earned nearly 40 million views on YouTube in just three days. A YouTube video of the full nearly three-hour conversation had topped 38 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Rapidly rising rents squeeze millions in the middle class

Four in 10 middle-class renters pay 30% or more of their incomes toward housing each month, NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows.

FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers

The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.

Rizzo's $17 million option declined by Yankees

Anthony Rizzo's $17 million option for 2025 was declined Saturday by the New York Yankees in favor of a $6 million buyout, making the first baseman a free agent.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

'No creation, millions wasted on recruitment - Amorim's mammoth task'

The scale of the task awaiting new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is made clear in the draw with Chelsea

New York Times Passes 11 Million Subscribers

The Times reported steady growth in digital subscriptions in the third quarter and a profit for The Athletic for the first time since it acquired the sports site in 2022.

Business - The New York Times - November 4

Million-strong fireworks petition goes to No 10

A Lincolnshire woman wants fireworks to be banned, except on the dates of traditional festivals.

Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises

A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

Atos Launches $252 Million Capital Increase

The troubled IT firm said it would issue new shares in its latest move to reduce debt.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Tencent to Invest $500 Million in Cloud Infrastructure in Indonesia

Tencent Holdings plans to set up its third internet data center in Indonesia, as the Chinese tech giant furthers its partnership with GoTo Group and Alibaba Group.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11