SYDNEY: Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them? This month, The Conversation’s experts explore their rise, impact and potential consequences.Many have declared drugs like Ozempic could “end obesity” by reducing the appetite and waistlines of millions of people around the … Read more
There is no need for Costco members to worry about inflating food court prices if they can cut out food cravings. Costco has launched a subscription-based weight loss program for members and non-members of the nationwide wholesaler — which includes access to prescription weight-loss drugs. Costco rolled out the program on April 2 but has been working … Read more
Yes, Larry Fink really stepped in it when he started messaging woke Environmental Social Governance as the savior of mankind. But this column has always sought to put his career into the context it deserves. Fink is one of the most knowledgeable financiers on the planet, and it’s worth paying attention to what he says … Read more
Oprah Winfrey resigned from the WeightWatchers board after almost 10 years to avoid a conflict of interest. During her appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last week, Winfrey explained why she stepped down ahead of her upcoming special, “An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution.” “I decided [to leave the WeightWatchers board] because this … Read more
Oprah Winfrey “has decided not to stand for re-election” at WeightWatchers’ upcoming annual meeting of shareholders in May 2024, the company announced on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The former TV host served on the company’s Board of Directors since 2015. But she is looking forward “to continuing to advise and collaborate with WeightWatchers and CEO Sima … Read more
A recent Pew Research Center study found that most Americans don’t think that new injectable weight loss drugs like Ozempic will do much to help obesity in the U.S. About 42 percent of adults in the U.S. are obese, according to the CDC. 65 percent of Americans don’t think willpower alone is enough to lose … Read more
Oprah Winfrey showcased a svelte figure during the recent Golden Globe Awards, which sparked weird conspiracy theories suggesting that she had hired a body double or cloned herself. Netizens pored over even the tiniest details of the talk show host’s appearance on the red carpet from a video posted online. The clip showed her posing … Read more
British Columbia’s health minister says potential exports of Canadian drugs to U.S. states would be a devastating blow — but he doesn’t believe it will come to that. In an interview airing Sunday on Rosemary Barton Live, Adrian Dix said a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow Florida to import millions of dollars worth … Read more
Celebrating the winter holidays for many means buying presents, arranging travel and planning hefty menus for meals with loved ones. However, this year those preparations may include skipping medications popularly used to facilitate weight loss. Reasons ranging from wanting to consume more holiday food without post-meal discomfort to aiming to save money have prompted some to look … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned consumers not to use counterfeit versions of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic that have been found in the country’s drug supply chain. The health regulator said that it would continue to investigate counterfeit Ozempic 1-milligram injections and had seized thousands of units, but that some might … Read more
