Tag: Obesity
Market pressure seen as fueling too much weight loss in new obesity drugs
Eli Lilly's next-generation obesity drug, known as retatrutide, is causing unexpected outcomes in ongoing trials. Instead of struggling…
Super Bowl Ad Raises Questions About Compounded V. Brand Obesity Meds
The ongoing debate surrounding the use of compounded weight loss drugs as a more affordable alternative to branded…
BMI Sidelined in New Obesity Definition That Favors Health Evaluation
A group of 58 researchers have challenged the traditional definition and diagnosis of obesity, arguing that current methods…
A new definition of obesity could help treat millions of people
Measuring body fat more carefully could help treat obesityHalfpoint/Getty Images Rethinking the way we define obesity could have…
Experts propose ‘preclinical’ and ‘clinical’ obesity
Shifting the focus away from BMI as the sole indicator of obesity opens up a new realm of…
Lilly’s Obesity Drug Zepbound To Be Key 2025 Health Cost Driver
The introduction of the anti-obesity drug Zepbound by Eli Lilly & Co. is projected to have a significant…
Eli Lilly’s obesity drug Zepbound approved to treat sleep apnea in U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Eli Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound, also known as tirzepatide, as…
U.S. adult obesity rate fell in 2023, as use of GLP-1 meds rose
The findings showed that the obesity rate in the United States decreased from 46.2% in 2021 to 45.6%…
How RFK Jr. Could Reverse Our Nation’s Foolish Approach To Obesity
With this in mind, Kennedy could use his position to advocate for similar prohibitions and taxes on ultra-processed,…
U.K. to limit Eli Lilly obesity drug to patients with ‘highest’ need
The United Kingdom is set to introduce Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, Mounjaro, next year in an effort…
Fewer Fast Food Outlets Might Help Prevent Childhood Obesity: Study
Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide, with more than 390 million children and adolescents categorized as overweight…
Biden Proposes Covering Obesity Drugs In Medicare And Medicaid
The Biden Administration recently made a groundbreaking announcement on November 26, 2024, proposing a plan to include coverage…