Enlarge this image Wegovy, a semaglutide medication, will be covered by Medicare. George Frey/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption George…
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Another Ozempic side effect? Facing the holidays with no appetite
by Yuki Noguchi November 22, 2023Enlarge this image Meredith Rizzo for NPR Meredith Rizzo for NPR Kim Tyler calls herself air-traffic control for her family, and her…
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FDA approves Zepbound, a new obesity drug that will take on Wegovy
by Yuki Noguchi November 8, 2023Enlarge this image Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. received Food and Drug Administration approval for an obesity drug called Zepbound that will…
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Less snacking, more satisfaction: Some foods boost levels of an Ozempic-like hormone
by Michaeleen Doucleff October 30, 2023Enlarge this image A fiber found in barley, called beta-glucan, may improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood pressure and increase satiation between meals,…
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Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here’s what scientists think is going on
by Michaeleen Doucleff August 28, 2023Enlarge this image Some people who take Ozempic and Wegovy report it tamps down their cravings for alcohol, and they’re drinking less.…
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Ozempic and Wegovy maker courts prominent Black leaders to get Medicare’s favor
by Rachana Pradhan August 7, 2023Enlarge this image Injectable weight-loss drugs are becoming a multi-billion dollar market, but they are not covered by Medicare. The drugmakers are…
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Wegovy works. But here’s what happens if you can’t afford to keep taking the drug
by Allison Aubrey January 30, 2023Enlarge this image Wegovy has been called “a major breakthrough” given how well it works to reduce body weight. But the injection…