weightloss

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) is advancing its research on a pioneering hybrid drug, CagriSema. This drug merges semaglutide and cagrilintide and aims to reduce weight by 25% without added side effects. What Happened: The Danish pharmaceutical giant is contending with rivals like Eli Lilly & Co...

A groundbreaking study has unveiled that Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE:NVO) “miracle’ weight loss drug Ozempic and similar GLP-1 receptor agonists could significantly lower the risk of alcohol and opioid overdoses. This discovery suggests potential new applications for these drugs, which...

In a groundbreaking move, Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) is set to test its weight-loss medications on individuals who are not overweight but are at risk of gaining weight. What Happened: Dave Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly, announced that the company is considering lowering the BMI threshold for its anti-obesity...

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) has reported that U.S. patients are staying on their Wegovy weight-loss medication for an average of six months. What Happened: Doug Langa, Novo’s head of North America operations, shared this information during a call with analysts following the company’s...

The rise of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro by Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) is leading to new product developments across various sectors. What Happened: Companies from food and beverage to fitness are adapting to the increased demand for these drugs, hoping to capitalize on shifting consumer...

ReShape Lifesciences Inc. (NASDAQ:RSLS) was trading over 117% in the pre-market a day after it received the nod from the U.S. Patent And Trademark Office to issue a patent for its obesity treatment. What Happened: ReShape, which offers products and services for managing and treating obesity and...

Patients using Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE:NVO) (OTC:NONOF) obesity treatment, Wegovy, have reportedly maintained an average weight loss of 10% over a four-year period, as per data revealed by the company on Tuesday. This information was shared at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy....

The rising popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is now pressuring food companies to reevaluate their business strategies. According to a recent Bloomberg Markets Live Pulse survey, investors are urging food companies to revamp their offerings to counter the growing influence of these...

British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams has attributed his significant weight loss to a drug similar to Ozempic, revealing that his weight gain has grave impacts on his mental health. Robbie admitted in a new interview that gaining weight can be “shockingly catastrophic” to ...

New side effects of the ‘miracle’ weight loss drug Ozempic are emerging, causing concern among patients and healthcare professionals alike. As reported by Salon, Ozempic, commonly used for weight loss and diabetes management, is coming under scrutiny for potential long-...

TV personality, Sharon Osbourne, has decided to quit using the popular weight loss drug, Ozempic, after losing more weight than she originally intended, DNyuz reported. The 70-year-old shared her decision during her appearance on Talk TV’s “Piers Morgan Uncensored” alongside her...

A laxative shortage in the U.S. has surfaced, driven by a new TikTok trend that encourages their use for weight loss, dubbed as “Budget Ozempic,” Healthline reported. Social media influencers are promoting laxatives such as Miralax, Ex-Lax, and Glycolax as cheap and effective...

The family of a man who died by suicide is seeking a warning label on the ‘miracle’ weight loss drug Ozempic, claiming it contributed to his death, NBC News reported. The family believes the man’s mood changes were linked to his use of Type 2 diabetes medicine. The man,...

Roxy Jacenko, an Australian influencer, revealed that she was rushed to the hospital following an overdose of the diabetes drug Ozempic, Pedestrian reported.  Jacenko admitted in an interview with The Daily Telegraph that she had taken Ozempic, popularly used for weight loss and...

Reality TV star Erika Jayne has dismissed rumors linking her noticeable weight loss to the use of the diabetes medication, Ozempic, Page Six reported. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, who recently started her Las Vegas residency, attributed her slim physique...