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Ozempic and Wegovy medications side by side
Health

Ozempic and Wegovy surge to national approval with most U.S. adults considering it ‘a good thing’ to treat obesity

By The Associated Press, Kenya Hunter and Linley Sanders
January 31, 2025
The increase in online searches for obesity management drugs in recent years correlated to a surge in dispensed prescriptions, according to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease.
Health

Online searches predicted the surge in prescriptions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, study says. Here’s what could happen next

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January 29, 2025
Radical new proposal from 58 medical experts would decenter BMI from obesity diagnosis
Health

Radical new proposal from 58 medical experts would decenter BMI from obesity diagnosis

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January 14, 2025
Merck snags Chinese obesity drug in nearly $2 billion deal
Tech

Merck snags Chinese obesity drug in nearly $2 billion deal

By Robert Langreth and Bloomberg
December 19, 2024
Drinking enough water daily can help you lose weight and prevent kidney stones, according to a systematic review led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, and published in the journal JAMA Network Open on Nov. 25, 2024.
Health

The incredible health benefits of drinking enough water: New study highlights role in weight loss, migraines, and more

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December 7, 2024
Close-up of a patient administering a dose of Zepbound (tirzepatide)
Health

Zepbound vs. Wegovy: New clinical trial says this weight-loss medication sheds more pounds

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December 4, 2024
Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, chief executive officer of Novo Nordisk Foundation, during a panel session on day two of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Health

Novo Nordisk Foundation CEO dismisses ‘Nokia risk’ as ‘fundamentally different’ for Denmark’s economy

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November 26, 2024
A senior woman measures her blood pressure at home
Health

Hypertension is a ‘silent killer.’ Here’s what your blood pressure should be at every age

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November 25, 2024
Your resting heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you’re at rest. It’s also a vital sign that provides a window into your heart health—especially as you age, according to the American Heart Association.
Health

Your resting heart rate can tell you a lot about your health. Here’s what your pulse should be at every age

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November 13, 2024
More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms
Health

More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms

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November 4, 2024
Walking faster may help you live longer. Experts say to aim for this pace
Life

Walking faster may help you live longer. Experts say to aim for this pace

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October 25, 2024
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new study says
Health

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new study says

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October 24, 2024
Julie Wainwright
Commentary

Count me among the boomers not retiring—I’m in my 60s and leading another startup

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October 22, 2024
I’m a notoriously bad sleeper, but these $50 earplugs gave me the best sleep of my life
Life

I’m a notoriously bad sleeper, but these $50 earplugs gave me the best sleep of my life

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October 21, 2024
Unemployed Brits will receive free Ozempic-style weight-loss shots to help them get jobs
Success

Unemployed Brits will receive free Ozempic-style weight-loss shots to help them get jobs

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October 17, 2024

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