Weight-loss jabs could soon be offered to children as young as six after a study found they safely helped obese youngsters cut their body mass index (BMI). A US trial recruited 82 children aged between six and 12 with an average BMI of 31 – just over the obesity threshold of 30. Two thirds were … Read more
Unapproved, compounded versions of a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug are being sold in Canada, the Ozempic maker said, amid a warning about dosing errors that have resulted in some people being hospitalized in the United States. Novo Nordisk told Global News on Monday that it has filed a complaint with Health Canada regarding the promotion … Read more
People taking weight-loss and diabetes injection drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may have an increased risk of sudden and irreversible vision loss and blindness, a new study has found. However, doctors say there’s no reason for patients who take the uber popular drugs to panic or discontinue taking their prescriptions. The study, conducted by Harvard … Read more
CLAYTON, N.C. (AP) — Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announced on Monday that it plans to add 1,000 jobs when another company manufacturing plant is built in a suburb of North Carolina’s capital to expand production of the very popular weight loss and diabetes medicines, as well as other treatments. The Danish-based … Read more
(NewsNation) — As weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegozy are soaring in popularity, some insurers are looking to drop the medications, possibly costing patients thousands in out-of-pocket expenses. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is one such insurer. Beginning in January 2025, around 10,000 people in the state will lose coverage. Companies aren’t entirely … Read more
Powerful weight loss jabs are not “a quick fix for people trying to get ‘beach body ready’” this summer, England’s top doctor has warned. Medics have sounded the alarm over patients ending up in A&E with life-threatening complications linked to the drugs. And health chiefs are increasingly concerned that people who do not meet strict … Read more
The term “Ozempic babies” is taking social media by storm as a growing number of women have shared their stories of getting pregnant after using the popular weight-loss drug. While there is no scientific research yet specifically looking at the “Ozempic babies” phenomenon, experts say the increasing anecdotal evidence is “not surprising.” In the past … Read more
Pharmacies reported a surge in enquiries following promising research (Image: Getty) The discovery that weight loss jabs could be the biggest heart health breakthrough since statins has sparked a stampede for prescriptions. Pharmacies reported increases of more than 400 percent in demand for consultations from people wanting to access the drugs this week. The rush … Read more
After years of persistent shortages, Canadians can now access Wegovy, an on-label weight loss medication, made by the same manufacturers of Ozempic. Novo Nordisk’s drug officially hit the shelves on Monday, marking its availability despite being greenlit in Canada since 2021. Wegovy’s arrival holds promise for those battling obesity and diabetes. Yet, as excitement brews, … Read more
The makers of Ozempic say their weight-loss drug Wegovy will be available to patients in Canada starting Monday. Novo Nordisk’s weekly injection is approved for weight loss among patients diagnosed with obesity. Wegovy can also be prescribed to patients who are significantly overweight and have at least one related medical condition such as high blood pressure, Type 2 … Read more
