Ozempic and Wegovy surge to national approval with most U.S. adults considering it ‘a good thing’ to treat obesity
A rising number of people have accepted GLP-1s as a way to treat obesity, which affects more than 100 million Americans.
About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a ...
Half of Americans Support Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic for Obesity, Poll
Cost is a major obstacle for many. The drugs can be expensive without insurance, with out-of-pocket expenses reaching ...
Americans split on using weight loss drugs to treat obesity: Survey
Americans are split on using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy to treat obesity or weight-related conditions, according to a new survey that was published on Friday. The new ...
Rep. David Schweikert backs RFK Jr. on obesity and chronic disease issues
Rep. David Schweikert applauded RFK’s concern about obesity and chronic disease, without mentioning his history of ...
Report: Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure remain on the rise in U.S.
Major heart health risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure remain on the rise in the United States, ...
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Most adults with overweight or obesity discontinue GLP-1 therapy within 2 years
More than half of adults with overweight or obesity prescribed a GLP-1 discontinue their drug within 1 year, with discontinuation rates higher for those without type 2 diabetes, researchers reported ...
China has free health care and lower rates of obesity. Here’s how the life expectancy compares to the U.S.
The U.S. always seems to be in competition with China—economically, technologically, militarily. But how do the two countries ...
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Bariatric surgery lowers health care expenses for adults with type 2 diabetes, obesity
Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy reduced health care expenditures after surgery for adults with type 2 ...