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GLP-1 drugs have changed weight loss and diabetes care fast. But that’s only half the story. Around these medications, a whole support industry has sprung up. Dietitian networks, body scan clinics, addiction treatment startups. All of them are riding the…
Rapid weight loss from medications such as Ozempic can cause noticeable changes in the face. Doctors are seeing more patients with sagging skin, hollow cheeks, and sudden hair shedding after significant weight loss. With millions of people using these medications,…
Diabetes has quietly become one of the biggest health issues in the country. Yet a surprising number of people who have it, or its precursor, prediabetes, don’t even know. According to the CDC, more than 115 million American adults now…
GLP-1 drugs aren’t just for diabetes anymore. These medications now treat weight loss and obstructive sleep apnea too, and researchers keep finding new uses for them. Here’s how they work. GLP-1 drugs copy a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1. That…
Starbucks is making a big change to its health plan. Starting in October, the company will stop covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. This affects any employee who works at least 20 hours a week and qualifies for benefits. But…
A new study published in The BMJ offers encouraging news for adults with type 2 diabetes and heart conditions. Researchers found that tirzepatide, the main ingredient in Mounjaro, may reduce the risk of major heart problems. The study suggests that…
Bank of America is spending over $250 million a year on GLP-1 medications for its employees. That’s according to CEO Brian Moynihan, who shared the number during a CNBC interview on Wednesday. He didn’t sound alarmed by it, either. In…
New research is raising an intriguing question in health care: could the same drugs millions of Americans take for weight loss and diabetes also help them survive longer after a serious diagnosis? A large study from Ontada, McKesson’s real-world data…
Doctors have a new tool to help answer a question that’s become increasingly common in exam rooms: what happens if a patient on Wegovy, Ozempic, or Mounjaro wants to get pregnant, or already is? An international team of researchers just…
More people are keeping a small fridge in their bathroom these days. Not for drinks. For medication and skincare. It’s a small shift, but it says a lot about how weight loss medications and high-end skincare have changed daily routines.…