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Generic Wegovy Could Cost Just $3 a Month Starting 2026
Health & Wellness5h ago

Generic Wegovy Could Cost Just $3 a Month Starting 2026

Life-changing weight loss and diabetes drugs could soon be made for as little as $3 per month, making them affordable for millions who've been priced out. Patents expire this month in several countries, opening the door to low-cost versions.

STAT News2 min read
Weight Loss Patients Keep Pounds Off With Fewer GLP-1 Shots
Health & Wellness1d ago

Weight Loss Patients Keep Pounds Off With Fewer GLP-1 Shots

People taking weight loss drugs like Wegovy are successfully maintaining their results by spacing out injections to every two weeks instead of weekly. A new study shows most patients kept the weight off and their health improvements without weekly shots.

Google News - Health3 min read
Illinois Mayor Loses 100 Pounds With AI Digital Twin
Health & WellnessFeb 17

Illinois Mayor Loses 100 Pounds With AI Digital Twin

A retired firefighter dropped 100 pounds in less than a year using an AI-powered digital twin instead of weight loss drugs. The technology is helping thousands manage diabetes and obesity while saving employers millions in medication costs.

Wired3 min read
Push to Make Weight Loss Drugs Cheaper for Millions
SolutionsFeb 13

Push to Make Weight Loss Drugs Cheaper for Millions

Consumer advocates are asking the government to authorize cheaper versions of popular weight loss and diabetes medications that millions of Americans can't afford. The move could help patients nationwide access drugs that have been out of reach due to high prices.

STAT News2 min read
Weight Loss Drugs Cut Sinus Surgery Need by 40%
Health & WellnessJan 22

Weight Loss Drugs Cut Sinus Surgery Need by 40%

Popular weight loss medications are showing an unexpected benefit for people with chronic sinus problems and obesity. A five-year study found patients taking these drugs needed 40% fewer repeat surgeries after sinus operations.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Weight Loss Drugs: Many Keep Pounds Off After Stopping
Health & WellnessJan 22

Weight Loss Drugs: Many Keep Pounds Off After Stopping

New real-world data shows many patients who stop taking popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound don't quickly regain the weight they lost. The findings challenge earlier concerns that the benefits disappear when treatment ends.

Google News - Health3 min read