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GLP-1 drugs first helped people manage Type 2 diabetes. Today, doctors also use them widely for weight loss. Researchers are now exploring whether these medications could also affect breast cancer risk and outcomes. Early studies suggest that GLP-1 drugs may…
Can a weight-loss injection change your career prospects? For unemployed women, the answer increasingly looks like yes. A new study from Harvard economist Rebecca Diamond found something striking. Women who started taking GLP-1 medications while unemployed saw their odds of…
Eli Lilly wants the black market for one of its most promising obesity drugs shut down, and it’s turning to the courts to make that happen. The company announced six new lawsuits this week. Each one targets a business accused…
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…
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…
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…
Getting a prescription for Wegovy or Zepbound used to mean going through your employer’s health plan. That’s changing fast. More companies are dropping coverage for GLP-1 drugs, and patients are responding by turning to direct-to-consumer prescription programs instead. Retail giants…
GLP-1 drugs have changed weight loss and diabetes care. Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro all use these drugs. They work by copying hormones that control hunger and blood sugar. As a result, many people lose a lot of weight on them.…