By Nqobile Dludla and Siyanda Mthethwa JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk introduced its weight-loss drug ...

By Nqobile Dludla and Siyanda Mthethwa JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk introduced its weight-loss drug ...

Doctors advise most patients on GLP-1 obesity drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound to stay on them to keep the weight off, but ...

Doctors suggest that anybody with a Body mass index of over 30 or greater than 27 is advised to try weight loss drugs.

Weight-loss patients voice concerns as CVS Caremark drops Zepbound coverage for Wegovy, though exceptions may exist for those ...

“Beyond weight loss, Wegovy has shown cardiovascular benefits such as reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in obese or overweight patients with heart disease,” says Dr. Emch.

But Wegovy may be more effective for weight loss because it’s taken in higher doses than Ozempic. Here’s a run-through of how each medication works and its effectiveness for weight loss.

New studies found that Americans with type 2 diabetes who are taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could face an increased risk of rare eye conditions.

New trial results show the weight-loss medication Wegovy can also cut heart attack and stroke risks, according to the drug's maker. The maker of Wegovy is claiming the weight loss drug can also ...

The new class of weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1s can help reduce a type of heart failure, new research shows, in addition to other heart problems.

Local News Wegovy weight loss drug has heart health benefits, study found Updated on: November 13, 2023 / 12:25 PM EST / CNN ...

Ozempic and Wegovy are the same drug, but they are FDA-approved and prescribed for different conditions. Ozempic is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, while Wegovy is prescribed for weight loss ...