Obesity Drug Wegovy Found to Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes in Major Trial

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Wegovy, the popular obesity treatment, also seems to offer heart health benefits. On Tuesday, Novo Nordisk reported the results of a comprehensive clinical trial evaluating the drug’s efficacy in preventing heart attacks and strokes in overweight or obese individuals. According to the company, Wegovy cut the risk of…

WeightWatchers could either win big or lose faithful customers, or both, in its pivot to Ozempic trend

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2 huge employers just said they're dumping Wegovy from their health plans. It's a sign of a crackdown on popular weight-loss drugs.

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Medicare is barred from paying for weight-loss drugs like Wegovy. Lawmakers just took the first step to change that.

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Why buzzy weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy cost so much more in the US

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Semaglutide is a weekly injection that mimics a hunger-regulating hormone in the body.

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Medicare is prohibited from covering weight-loss drugs — Ozempic could change that

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Semaglutide is a weekly injection that mimics a hunger-regulating hormone in the body.

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I tried intermittent fasting like Elon Musk. I felt bad when I broke my fast, but food had never tasted so good.

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Elon Musk tried intermittent fasting, so I did, too.
Elon Musk tried intermittent fasting, so I did, too.

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Americans desperate for the hot weight-loss drug Ozempic are turning to Canada and Mexico because they can't afford it at home

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Trendy weight-loss drug Ozempic is now a Hollywood punchline. See how doctors and clinics are using TikTok to sell the weight-loss injections.

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Demand for semaglutide injections, such as Wegovy and Ozempic, is exploding.

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A cosmetic dermatologist says he's seeing 'Ozempic face,' or gaunt cheeks from taking the buzzy weight loss drug

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A cosmetic dermatologist explains why some patients are using fillers to combat "Ozempic face" after taking the drug for weight loss.

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