By Staff The Associated Press Posted April 12, 2024 2:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. The European Medicines Agency … Read more
My doctor didn’t tell me I was too fat at my September physical. She didn’t tell me my hemoglobin A1C level was too high — a critical sign of diabetes risk. She didn’t tell me that if I took weight loss drugs my joints would thank me, or I’d feel less anxiety, or I’d live … Read more
A new social media craze is making the rounds with the emergence of a drink trend dubbed “oatzempic” promising remarkable weight loss outcomes. Yet, as excitement mounts, one nutrition expert cautions about the potential risks associated with this trend. The name ‘oatzempic’ blends a reference to oats (the main ingredient in the drink) with a … Read more
Medications used for weight loss such as Ozempic may be stirring up the food industry, with a recent report revealing that Canadians on certain drugs are tightening their belts on restaurant outings, snack indulgences and drinking alcohol. A report published Tuesday by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab in Halifax estimates that between 900,000 and 1.4 … Read more
After decades of being publicly ridiculed, shamed and scrutinized for her fluctuating weight, Oprah Winfrey said she is “really excited” about the availability of weight-loss medication. The media mogul’s latest one-off TV program, An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution, aired Monday night. The hourlong broadcast saw Winfrey, 70, candidly discuss obesity … Read more
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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians will be able to get their hands on Wegovy, a weight-loss drug from Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk, in spring 2024, the company said Monday. Wegovy was first approved by Health Canada in 2021 but hasn’t been accessible due to high demand and an ongoing supply shortage. At … Read more
The woman was prescribed the drug for weight loss. A woman who was prescribed Ozempic has been informed by doctors that she will endure lifelong pain and will no longer have solid bowel movements. The unidentified woman is among numerous people who have filed legal actions against Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic. They claim that … Read more
As drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy rise in popularity, there have been increased calls about injectable drugs often used for weight loss to some poison control centres in parts of Canada, according to data gathered by Global News. These come from people experiencing adverse side effects from the medications, or even what some officials consider … Read more
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