A new analysis estimates that losing as little as 5% weight can lead to substantial savings in health care costs elsewhere.

They’ve been heralded as the magic drugs that treat obesity when diet and exercise have failed. But Ozempic and Wegovy – and their newer cousin, Mounjaro – are expensive, and mostly only available on private prescription.

A recent study has found that semaglutide reduced heart muscle mass in both lean and obese mice, as well as in lab-grown human heart cells. It was published in JACC: Basic to Translational Science.

MIT engineers have revealed a new gastric balloon design that can inflate on demand to make you feel full before meals.

Ozempic has taken over the entertainment space, allowing several celebrities who were known to be heavier to show off slimmer looks. Fat Joe recently gushed over the prescription drug, calling it the “greatest invention ever.”

Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are increasingly popular among adults, who have flocked to the new medication as an alternative to the traditional — and often ineffective — advice to “eat less and exercise more.

Khloe Kardashian has opened up about her true feelings towards Ozempic, the type 2 diabetes prescription medication often acquired by people who want to lose weight due to the side effects. The 40-year-old reality star and mother of two has made various headlines over the years following her dramatic weight loss.

Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are increasingly popular among adults, who have flocked to the new medication as an alternative to the traditional—and often ineffective—advice to "eat less and exercise more.

The demand for GLP-1 drugs (like Wegovy and several others) continues to grow. Despite this escalating demand, the prices for some of these popular drugs are actually dropping, according to a new report from the U.