Economy News Why Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Are A Game Changer For The Global Economy

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing the foods Americans buy

A Cornell study found that U.S. use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy not only suppresses appetite but also reduces food spending. Read More

Ozempic is changing how we spend money and time, plus what we eat

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Industry insiders are gearing up for weight-loss drugs to shake up the ... Read More

Ozempic 2.0! Experts call GLP-1 pills a game-changer for weight loss—here's how they work and when to expect them

Imagine if losing weight were as simple as swallowing a daily pill-no needles, no injections and no anxiety. If you're among the 25 percent of adults who fear needles, per Harvard Health, or if ... Read More

Pills, TikTok and weight-loss apps: the consumer-driven future of GLP-1s

The changing market is forcing the drugmakers to hire people with more consumer-focused expertise, strike more deals with telehealth and retail platform. Read More

WHO recommends Ozempic-style weight loss drugs for obesity

Obesity affects more than 1 billion people worldwide and is recognized by the World Health Organization as a chronic, relapsing disease associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic ... Read More

It's official: Global health body makes historic call on weight-loss drugs

The World Health Organization (WHO) has finally made its recommendations on using glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapeutics for weight loss, though it remains to be seen whether it changes their ... Read More

The Download: the mysteries surrounding weight-loss drugs, and the economic effects of AI

Plus: how influential tech figures hope to influence US AI regulation This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of ... Read More

Ozempic is a serious drug with serious risks. Here’s what to know.

The diabetes medication semaglutide has recently become a trendy weight loss treatment. But like every drug, there are downsides—and potentially serious side effects. Read More

Monthly Ozempic Cost Slashed After Trump Deal

Novo Nordisk on Monday lowered the direct-to-consumer prices of its weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes treatment Ozempic in a challenge to Eli Lilly’s Zepbound after President Donald Trump announced ... Read More

New weight-loss shot shows major fat reduction, but experts urge caution

An experimental medication was shown to help boost weight loss by up to 20%, a study found. Eloralintide, a once-weekly injectable manufactured by Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, led to "meaningful, ... Read More