34 h. ago The toxic debate about obesity rages on. But at least we know if Mounjaro or Wegovy is better for weight loss | Zoe Williams

I was recently asked to explain the media’s attitude to weight loss drugs. And the more I tried, the more sheepish I became‘Why you might be given the ‘second-best’ weight-loss drug”, ran the i’s coverage of the most recent research findings: Mounjaro is officially more effective than Wegovy. And there are plenty of perfectly sensible reasons. Wegovy, which produces an average weight loss of 14%, might suit you fine. It’s the only drug approved for reducing the risk of a major cardiovascular event because it’s been on the market for longer. Mounjaro, reducing weight by 20%, might end up on top in the long run. The media often takes a scandalised tone about pharmacological innovation: whether it’s the NHS trying to palm you off with second best, or big pharma selling snake oil, someone is always out to get you. “This seems OK; let’s see how it goes” is a peculiarly difficult editorial line to take.I was part of a panel discussion last week at “Ozempic Nation”, part of the British Lib...

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52 h. ago Trump tells bizarre anecdote about ‘neurotic’ friend in weight loss drug rant

Donald Trump recalled a bizarre anecdote about a conversation he says he had with a "highly neurotic" friend about "the fat shot drug" as he credited the businessman with inspiring him to impose price controls on prescription medications.

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53 h. ago Trump makes historic move to slash prescription drug prices including for weight loss 'fat shots'

Donald Trump took a major action on Monday to significantly reduce the cost Americans pay for pharmaceuticals and prescription drugs.

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9 d. ago 'I lost eight stone on weight loss jab but stopping it created awful side effect'

A woman, who used the weight loss drug Mounjaro for nine months, has revealed some of the side effects she's experience while coming off the jab, admitting she's put on 7lb in just five days

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1 week ago I took Ozempic and now I'll never see my grandchildren's faces again. Please listen to my urgent warning

Todd Engels, 62, from Maryland, started taking Ozempic after he saw glowing headlines and slick ads praising it as a 'miracle drug'.

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2 w. ago Doctors sound alarm over surge in teens hooked on 'Gen Z's favorite weight loss fix'

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2 w. ago You might soon be able to get Wegovy from an online shop — here is where you need to visit

The move comes as Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has acted to slash the popular weight loss drug’s price

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3 w. ago Gemma Collins says she's 'free' as weight loss jab puts end to struggle many suffer with

Gemma Collins, 44, has managed to shed 'so much weight' after taking weight loss and diabetes drug Mounjaro earlier this year, and has now opened up about the struggle that was plaguing her

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3 w. ago Gemma Collins says she's 'saving the NHS' after losing weight on 'life changing' drug

Gemma Collins has been on a "life changing" drug for five months and says she's never felt happier - and claims she's saving the NHS by losing weight.

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3 w. ago Gemma Collins says she's 'saving the NHS' by taking 'life changing' weight loss drug

Gemma Collins says she is 'feeling a million dollars' after losing weight on Mounjaro, claiming that she is 'saving the NHS' by using the prescription injection.

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4 w. ago What is ‘Ozempic feet’ as 'painful' side effect of medication explained

The injectable drug has taken the world by storm in terms of weight loss- but it's not without its side effects.

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Gastrointestinal and cardiovascular complications are among the most serious side effects

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