Josh Gad reveals he had to stop taking weight-loss drug due to side effects: ‘Really bummed out’
The actor said he lost 40 pounds taking GLP-1 medication before a negative side effect necessitated a change to a different drug.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
The newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ways they affect the body—both helpful and harmful—beyond reducing weight. In report published in Nature Medicine,
Medicare to negotiate price of Ozempic, Wegovy weight-loss drugs
Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.
What’s behind the meteoric rise of weight-loss drugs in Massachusetts?
About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent increase from 2023, according to a Globe analysis of insurance claims data.
Medicare to Negotiate Lower Prices for Weight-Loss Drugs
The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.
Josh Gad opens up for 1st time about taking weight loss drug: 'It is life-changing'
Josh Gad is sharing some candid updates about his life in a new interview. During his appearance on the "Armchair Expert" podcast on Monday, the "Frozen" actor opened up about tak
Josh Gad Reveals 'Life-Changing' 40-Lb. Weight Loss
Despite his success, Gad admitted that finding the right approach wasn't easy. After losing the initial weight, he faced an unexpected setback when the first medication he tried c
Josh Gad Reveals How Much Weight He's Lost on GLP-1 Medication
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have had a transformative effect for those struggling with weight loss. Many celebrities have joined the ranks of those who swear by the medication, including Josh Gad,
Josh Gad Makes Bold Declaration About Weight Loss Drugs After Losing 40 Pounds
Josh Gad is the latest celebrity to talk about using a weight loss medication—and while his experience has been positive, he does have some doubts about his transformation. “I’m on a GLP-1...this is the first time I’ve opened up about this,
Josh Gad Has Lost 40 Lbs on GLP-1 Medication: 'It Is a Miracle Drug'
Josh Gad is opening up about the weight loss success he's had with GLP-1 medication - and sharing some of the conflicted feelings he's had along the way. "I'm on a GLP-1 … this is the first time I've opened up about this,
Online searches predicted the surge in prescriptions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, study says. Here’s what could happen next
More than 69.2 million FDA-approved weight-loss prescriptions were dispensed in the U.S. from July 2017 through February 2024 ...
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High-dose Wegovy leads to substantial weight loss in trial, but falls short of Zepbound
A high dose of Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy led patients to lose substantial weight in a clinical trial, but still less ...
Ozempic vs. Semaglutide: 10 Weight Loss Medications Compared for 2025
Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ...
Everything you need to know about weight loss jabs such as Wegovy as chemists demand clampdown
Millions of Brits are now eligible for the appetite-suppressing jabs which can come with unpleasant side effects - but NHS rationing means only a tiny fraction will be prescribed them ...
Wegovy at Higher Dose Achieves Greater Weight Loss in Trial
Novo Nordisk said patients taking a bigger dose of its blockbuster obesity drug lost more weight than those on a lower dose, ...
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7 ways this protein could transform weight loss forever
Scientists unveil groundbreaking research on BCL6 protein that could help Ozempic users maintain muscle while losing weight. Here's what you need to know ...
RFK Jr, Dr Oz and weight-loss drugs: A high-price health clash may be looming
Its weight-loss drug policy would fall to Trump's pick for health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, and Mehmet Oz, Trump's ...
Are Weight-Loss Drugs Like Gym Memberships? The Answer Is Worth Billions
An analyst thinks he has cracked the code on why highflying Eli Lilly missed two quarters of Wall Street projections.