
Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to knowThe federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans.

Health headlines: GLP-1 risks, exercise drop, and the power of grandparents
Read full article: Health headlines: GLP-1 risks, exercise drop, and the power of grandparentsPopular weight loss drugs may come with some unexpected downsides, according to new research. And a separate study finds grandparents could be a powerful force in helping teenagers through a growing mental health crisis.

Publix now offering GLP-1 brochure for customers. Here’s what it’s about
Read full article: Publix now offering GLP-1 brochure for customers. Here’s what it’s aboutFlorida-native grocer Publix announced on Tuesday that it is now offering a new brochure to help customers with their weight-loss journeys.

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Read full article: As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still keyUse of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications.

Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn't carry suicide warnings, FDA says
Read full article: Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn't carry suicide warnings, FDA saysFederal regulators are telling drugmakers to remove label warnings about potential suicidal thoughts and behaviors from their blockbuster weight-loss drugs.

The skyrocketing cost of weight-loss drugs has state Medicaid programs looking for a solution
Read full article: The skyrocketing cost of weight-loss drugs has state Medicaid programs looking for a solutionSome of the more than a dozen states that cover the high cost of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound through Medicaid or state employee insurance programs are scrambling to lessen the budgetary squeeze from fast-rising costs.

West Virginia patients are left in limbo over changing insurance coverage of obesity medications
Read full article: West Virginia patients are left in limbo over changing insurance coverage of obesity medicationsWhile West Virginia's employee health insurance program covers drugs like Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, officials decided to indefinitely pause covering their use for weight loss patients because of the cost.

Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults
Read full article: Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adultsUse of diabetes and obesity medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and other so-called GLP-1 drugs has soared among teens and young adults.




