5 d. ago On the same day as his ‘fat jab’ launch, Trump issued new reason to deny visas to foreigners: obesity

The guidance describes obese foreigners as a ‘public charge’ and orders visa officers to guess how much they would claim in benefits

Politics

7 d. ago Novo Nordisk cuts sales and profits guidance amid obesity drug competition

The boss of the Wegovy firm linked its reduced guidance to the market for weight-loss treatments being ‘more competitive than ever’.

Economics

7 d. ago Ozempic maker struggles as it loses ground to rivals in weight

Novo Nordisk cuts sales and profit forecasts as it continues to lose ground to Mounjaro firm Eli LillyThe maker of Ozempic and Wegovy has cut its sales and profit forecasts as it continues to fall behind in the competitive market for obesity and diabetes treatments.Novo Nordisk’s chief executive, Mike Doustdar, who took the reins in August, said the reduced guidance was because of “the lower growth expectations for our GLP-1 treatments”. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk cuts sales and profit forecasts again

Downgrade comes as Danish company continues to lose ground to Mounjaro firm Eli Lilly in weight-loss drug marketThe maker of Ozempic and Wegovy has cut its sales and profit forecasts as it continues to fall behind in the competitive market for obesity and diabetes treatments.Novo Nordisk’s chief executive, Mike Doustdar, who took the reins in August, said the reduced guidance was because of “the lower growth expectations for our GLP-1 treatments”. Continue reading...

Economics

9 d. ago Anyone taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, or Mounjaro issued 'severe reaction' alert

The MHRA issued the appeal on social media

Events

9 d. ago Health body issues 'severe reaction' alert for anyone taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, or Mounjaro

The message was issued by the The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

Events

1 week ago Novo Nordisk bids $9bn for obesity drug maker Metsera in challenge to Pfizer

US biotech viewed as lucrative target partly because of its promising pipeline of weight-loss drugsNovo Nordisk has launched a surprise $9bn (£6.9bn) offer for the US obesity-focused biotech firm Metsera that could gazump an existing bid from Pfizer as the pharmaceutical giants fight for dominance in the weight-loss market.The bid comes weeks after Metsera agreed to a $7.3bn takeover from the US group Pfizer. Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, which owns the weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, lost out in a competitive auction processin September. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Hollywood's most shocking Ozempic transformations revealed as Tori, Meghan and Amy flaunt their new figures

Many need to stay slender to get acting roles or look good on stage, and medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have been doing the job beautifully.

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2 w. ago Pharmacist shares five warning signs your fat jab is FAKE after mother

Karen McGonigal, 53, died days after she was illegally administered a dose of semaglutide - the powerful ingredient behind Ozempic and Wegovy - in May.

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2 w. ago Semaglutide cuts heart attack risk 20 pc regardless of weight loss

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been found to protect the heart

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2 w. ago Wegovy and Ozempic shown to slash risk of heart attack and stroke

Weight loss jabs like Wegovy and Ozempic have been shown to cut people’s risk of heart attack or stroke regardless of how much weight they lose - and belly fat is crucial

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2 w. ago Fat jabs ‘could prevent deadly heart attacks even if you DON’T lose weight’

OZEMPIC boosts your heart health even if you don’t lose weight, according to a study. Scientists at University College London found semaglutide, the active ingredient in diabetes medicine Ozempic and fat jab Wegovy, cut heart attack or stroke risk by 20 per cent. They found this was true regardless of how much weight the patient...

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4 w. ago Ozempic and Wegovy might help slow how fast you get drunk, new research finds

Approximately 178,000 people die from excessive drinking each year. But researchers say popular weight loss drugs could help people get drunk slower

Politics

4 w. ago Scientists say your social life might slow ageing. Here’s what they found

Staying connected to others could slow how fast we age

Politics

last month North London doctor who prescribed her boyfriend Ozempic is suspended

Dr Josevania Martins was handed a nine-month suspension for prescribing Ozempic and Wegovy

Politics