Tag: GLP-1s

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A Staggering Number of Americans Are Now Considered Obese Under New Definition

If you’ve ever wondered, even briefly, whether you have obesity, you might want to double-check right about now. New research suggests that over two-thirds of Americans are considered obese under criteria released this year—well above the obesity rate based on the older standard. Researchers at Mass General Brigham examined health records from a large, diverse […]

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Ozempic Is an ‘Essential’ Drug, WHO Says as Agency Calls for Cheaper Generics

One of the world’s most sought-after drugs has officially become a vital medication. The World Health Organization has just added semaglutide—the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—to its list of essential medicines. The WHO’s Model Lists of Essential Medicines is designed to improve affordability and access for the world’s most impactful drugs. Semaglutide and other […]

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