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Eligible seniors can get GLP-1s for $50 a month for weight loss alone

Jul 1

As unregulated peptides grow in popularity, doctors warn of risks

Apr 24

Researchers looking into whether GLP-1 drugs can help slow aging

New clinical trials are examining tirzepatide and semaglutide.

Aug 19

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US child, teen obesity rates reach record high, CDC report finds

Feb 26

First pill form of weight-loss drug Wegovy to be made in Triangle

Jan 5

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy

May 6, 2025

Redefining obesity: Should this be added to BMI?

Jan 15, 2025

Congressional hearing on weight loss drug puts NC in spotlight

Sep 25, 2024

Obesity prevalence among US adults falls slightly to 40%: CDC

Sep 24, 2024

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NC Pitmaster loses more than 500 pounds

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Jan 9, 2023

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Latest Stories

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Eli Lilly to sell Zepbound directly to consumers without insurance coverage

People who are in need of weight loss medications but do not have insurance coverage will soon have a new way to access one of the popular medications, Zepbound.

Aug 27, 2024

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Barbra Streisand asks Melissa McCarthy about Ozempic, sparking debate on weight

Streisand's comment on an Instagram photo of McCarthy had people talking.

May 1, 2024

Costco begins offering Ozempic prescriptions to some members

The warehouse retailer is now offering its US members access to prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss drugs through its low-cost health care partner Sesame.

Apr 3, 2024

Oprah Winfrey leaves WeightWatchers board, WW stock drops as weight loss medications gain popularity

WeightWatchers has faced more competition recently from GLP-1 prescriptions drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy sometimes used for weight loss.

Feb 29, 2024

Pitmaster who once weighed 819 lbs loses more than 500 pounds inspired after a fall in shower

"I hope this story reaches somebody where it helps them say, you know what? If he did it, I can do it."

Feb 11, 2024