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Medicare and Medicaid move toward covering Ozempic and other weight loss drugs

The proposed plan could go into effect as early as next April for those on Medicaid

The Independent UK

Heston Blumenthal warns weight loss drugs will be bad for food industry

The chef said he is taking Wegovy to combat the effects of his bipolar medication, which he said has caused him to put on weight.

Evening Standard

Trump officials plan coverage for weight loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid

Pilot program, first pitched under Biden, will cover GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic to address chronic obesity in US

The Guardian - US

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Weight loss drug demand continues to grow in the UK – here’s what’s being done to keep supplies readily available

Over a fifth of people in the UK have tried to access a weight loss drug in the last year, according to a recent poll.

The Conversation

What's Going On With Eli Lilly Stock On Tuesday?

Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY) stock is trading lower on Tuesday after its weight loss drug rival, Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO), trimmed its 2025 financial outlook.

Benzinga

Ozempic and Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk sees shares tumble on profit alert

The Danish firm blamed the move to slash its guidance on intense competition from rivals and copycat drugs in the US.

Evening Standard

Luka Doncic Discusses Motivation for Weight Loss During Interview at Yankees Game

Doncic said he got into shape because he needed a fresh start after trade to the Lakers.

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Christina Aguilera Accused of Hiding The Truth Behind Her Body In Viral Lingerie Shoot

"Everyone’s on the same meds, going to the same doctors, and coming out looking like variations of the same person."

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Weight-loss jab Wegovy sees another prescription boost after ban on copycats

Novo CEO ousted in May, in place until successor named

The Independent UK

Pharmacies warn of unsustainable demand for weight loss medication

NPA chairman Olivier Picard said ‘many more people are interested in getting weight loss jabs than would actually be suitable for treatment’.

Evening Standard

WeightWatchers boss says ‘exciting work to do’ amid impact of weight loss jabs

Chief executive Tara Comonte said the brand ‘wasn’t as quick to medical weight loss solutions’ as some other firms in the US.

Evening Standard

Demand for weight loss drugs is becoming unsustainable, say pharmacists

Industry group says treatments may need to be restricted to the most overweight

The Guardian - UK

Pharmacy warning of unsustainable demand for weight loss medication

Spiralling demand could see people being tempted to resort to unregulated online supplier

The Independent UK

10 Diet Plans That Make You Lose More Money Than Weight

Every year, millions of people set out to lose weight, hoping a new diet will finally be the answer. What they often find instead is a thinner wallet and the same number on the scale. The health and wellness industry is a multi-billion dollar machine, and many of its most…

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The Independent UK

Weight-loss jabs could help obese people control asthma, study suggests

A number of types of the drug are recommended to help tackle obesity on the NHS.

The Independent UK

Weight-loss jabs could reduce asthma symptoms in obese people, study says

Researchers says the drugs could be a treatment for obese people with asthma who are ‘often resistant’ to steroids

The Independent UK

The new weight loss drug that should work without common side effects

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Evening Standard

'Undiscussed' side effect of weight loss drug Mounjaro revealed

The weight loss jab has come up in conversation for a bit of a weird side effect

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Mexican Singer Sheyla Tadeo Donates 18 Pounds of Excess Skin to Children After Dramatic Weight Loss

After a drastic weight loss, the singer wanted to help children with burns. How was Sheyla Tadeo able to donate her excess weight?

The Independent UK

1000-Lb. Sisters star Tammy Slaton is unrecognizable in new photos after 500-pound weight loss

Slaton underwent bariatric surgery followed by skin removal surgery

The Independent UK

Study reveals periods of significant weight regain after weight loss drugs

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The Independent UK

People may start to regain weight within weeks of discontinuing weight loss drugs, study finds

Study finds significant periods of weight regain at eight, 12 and 20 weeks after stopping drugs

International Business Times UK

Tammy Slaton Now: Her 500‑lb Weight Loss, Skin Removal Surgery And What She's Doing Now

Tammy Slaton has lost over 500 pounds and undergone major skin removal surgery, revealing a dramatic transformation that has stunned fans across social media.

Cycling Weekly

Can you be body-positive and take Ozempic? I did — but for pain, not weight loss. Here’s why

Despite using it for pain management, I lost 20% of my body fat. And it challenged everything I believe in

Evening Standard

Major UK supermarket launches £129-a-month weight loss jab club

The move has attracted criticism online, with shoppers accusing the chain of ‘hypocrisy’

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