Ozempic

In a recent development, fitness influencer Kayla Itsines has publicly criticized the off-label use of the diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss, labeling it as an “eating disorder,” NZ Herald reports. Ozempic, an injectable drug initially designed to regulate blood sugar levels in...

The development of blockbuster diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, which have revolutionized obesity treatment, can be traced back to decades-old studies of two unlikely creatures: the Anglerfish and the Gila monster, The Wall Street Journal reports. From Anglerfish to GLP-1 In 1980,...

As the diabetes drug Ozempic gains popularity for off-label weight loss use, an herbal supplement called berberine is emerging as a potential alternative. However, experts caution against its use due to potential side effects and lack of regulation, ABC27 reports. The Rise of Berberine With the...

Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) is due to announce results from a late-stage trial, dubbed SELECT, that evaluates its semaglutide, sold under the brand name Wegovy, for the reduction of cardiovascular events in overweight or obese non-diabetic patients with prior cardiovascular...

Novo Nordisk has filed lawsuits against several medical spas, weight loss clinics, and compounding pharmacies for allegedly selling unauthorized versions of its popular drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, NBC News reports. Legal Action: The company has been threatening legal action for months against...

The use of Ozempic, a medication initially designed for people with Type 2 diabetes, has led to a surge in ER admissions due to serious side effects, NY Post reports. ER Admissions and Side Effects: Doctors are witnessing a spike in ER admissions among Ozempic users, with side effects ranging from...

Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) shares are trading higher Monday in the wake of a newly released study suggesting the company's oral weight loss drug may be as effective as Novo Nordisk's (NYSE: NVO) Ozempic injection. What Happened: According to a peer-reviewed study of...

During the 95th Academy Awards ceremony hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on Sunday night, he poked fun at the rumor that Hollywood actors are using Ozempic, Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE: NVO) diabetes drug, to lose weight. What Happened: Kimmel touched on a number of hot topics, including poking fun at...