Medicare began covering certain GLP-1 weight loss drugs on July 1, 2026, giving millions of eligible beneficiaries access to medications that can help manage weight and improve overall health — all for a $50 monthly copayment.

The federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans.

U.S. regulators on Thursday approved a new higher-dose version of the blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy.

Publix Pharmacy is now providing savings on select GLP-1 therapies through a new discount card program.

Federal regulators are telling drugmakers to remove label warnings about potential suicidal thoughts and behaviors from their blockbuster weight-loss drugs.

Wall Street closed at another record following a surprisingly strong report on economic growth over the summer.

U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.

Novo Nordisk is chopping prices again for its popular obesity treatment Wegovy, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance.

President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.

Prices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to the drugs remains challenging.

Researchers are beginning to wonder if blockbuster drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound could play a role in preventing cancer.

Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, maker of blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy, says its CEO is stepping down.

A new study shows that people Zepbound lost about 50% more weight than those using Wegovy.

Eli Lilly’s stock wobbled Thursday after a looming coverage hit was detailed for its blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound.

President Donald Trump’s administration has decided not to cover expensive, high-demand obesity treatments under the government-funded Medicare program.

Weight loss medications can be beneficial when prescribed for individuals struggling with obesity. However, it’s important to remember that nutrition is still a key part of a healthy weight loss plan.

Makers of the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound are cutting prices for people without insurance.

Federal regulators say shortages of Ozempic and Wegovy have been resolved, as supplies of popular diabetes and obesity treatments continue to improve.

A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a good thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health condition tied to weight.

The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers.

Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump.

Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant pounds.

A recent poll found that about 15.5 million Americans have used injectable diabetes medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight. While these drugs are becoming wildly popular, they can cause risks that you should know about.

Prescription drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are widely known for their weight loss results. A recent KFF health poll shows 40 percent of people who take the drugs are doing so to lose weight.

Use of diabetes and obesity medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and other so-called GLP-1 drugs has soared among teens and young adults.

Millions of Americans have dropped pounds and boosted their health using popular drugs like Wegovy. Now, we are getting some answers to a question a lot of people are asking: What happens if you stop taking them?

Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions.

Certain Medicare patients may get help paying for the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, as long as they also have heart disease.

The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious heart problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity.

Millions of people have resolved to lose weight in the New Year, and for some that may include trying a weight loss drug.

A new federal study finds that people taking popular diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy had a lower risk of suicidal thoughts than those taking other medications to treat the same conditions.

Obesity rates in the U.S. have been rising steadily for well over a decade and some of the world’s biggest drug developers are tapping into the growing treatment market.

A new large study finds that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in certain patients.

Losing a huge amount of weight is next to impossible. So, some people have turned to Ozempic and Wegovy. But weight loss specialists know that managing the behavior that led to obesity is a critical piece to losing weight.

A doctor talks about the effects of the wildly popular new drugs and what you should know before and after starting one.

Supply problems and insurance complications have made it difficult for many patients to start and stay on new prescription medications used to treat obesity.

New weight-loss drugs are raising a lot of questions for people fighting their waist line.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use versions of the popular weight-loss drug used in Ozempic and Wegovy and sold online because they might not contain the same ingredients as prescription products and may not be safe or effective.

A diabetes drug being tested for weight loss is poised to further upend obesity care.

New guidelines suggest children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively.

Regulators say a new version of a popular diabetes medicine can be sold as a weight-loss drug in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Wegovy.