Weight loss drugs could save airlines money on fuel as Americans shed pounds
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
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As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.
As more Americans turn to weight loss drugs, the U.S. adult obesity rate is declining, according to new survey data from Gallup.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
In a Phase 3 trial, drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company said it's oral GLP-1 pill showed similar results to injectable weight loss options after a 72-week period.
A new drug is helping families who've spent years padlocking fridges, chaining garbage cans, and hiding food as their children with Prader-Willi syndrome deal with unrelenting hunger.
Late last year, South Carolina Medicaid approved GLP-1s to treat obesity, placing it among the few state programs covering the drugs. But access remains limited.
Eli Lilly and Co., the maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, announced a successful Phase 3 trial for a once-daily GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss.
The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022.
Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts is sharing new recommendations for how to use it.
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
Record demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs is fueling a surge of dangerous knockoffs.
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
The latest CDC survey found 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. were obese. A map shows the states with the highest and lowest rates.
High demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a shortage in manufacturing. In the meantime, a market for cheaper, compounded drugs thrives.
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can help people lose weight — and a new study says it may also help people quit smoking.
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Even if someone has gone through a healing process with body image or their relationship with food, these challenges can "last a lifetime," a licensed mental health counselor tells CBS News.
Vital Pursuit will include whole-grain bowls, protein pasta, sandwich melts and gluten-free options.
Some claim "oatzempic," a drink that combines oats, water and lime juice, can help people drop weight fast — its name a nod to the popular weight loss drug Ozempic. Here's what experts say.
Several clinical trials are underway to see if semaglutide, the active ingredient in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can also help treat alcohol addiction.
The Fairplay Police Department said it has outgrown the small basement space it currently uses inside Fairplay Town Hall, and leaders hope new funding will help build a proper station.
Two crosswalk locations in Denver were hacked along East Colfax broadcasting vulgar anti-Trump messaging recently.
Construction is ongoing begun on the new Fort Collins homeless resolution center, which will be more than an overnight shelter.
The Colorado State Patrol is hoping the public can help them locate a person who seriously injured a pedestrian earlier this month in Archuleta County.
Perhaps no place in Colorado is the youth mental health crisis more acute than Children's Hospital Colorado, where more than 14,000 kids sought mental health treatment last year.
Our March madness this year comes with a record-breaking heat wave that will send top temperatures near and above 80 degrees by the middle of the week. March will begin to feel like summer as we get closer to the first day of spring on Friday.
The Fairplay Police Department said it has outgrown the small basement space it currently uses inside Fairplay Town Hall, and leaders hope new funding will help build a proper station.
Two crosswalk locations in Denver were hacked along East Colfax broadcasting vulgar anti-Trump messaging recently.
Construction is ongoing begun on the new Fort Collins homeless resolution center, which will be more than an overnight shelter.
The Colorado State Patrol is hoping the public can help them locate a person who seriously injured a pedestrian earlier this month in Archuleta County.
Carie Hallford, co-owner of Return to Nature Funeral Home, was sentenced on Monday to 18 years in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and more than $1 million in restitution.
Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure confirmed two crosswalk locations were hacked along East Colfax Avenue, broadcasting vulgar anti-Trump messaging. Although fixed, it was the talk of the neighborhood over the weekend.
The Fairplay Police Department said it has outgrown the small basement space it currently uses inside Fairplay Town Hall, and leaders hope new funding will help build a proper station.
Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of The 1619 Project, will deliver a keynote address at Shorter AME Church. The event is free and honors Denver civil rights pioneer Rachel B. Noel.
When it seems everything is getting more expensive, many Coloradans are struggling to keep up. CBS News Colorado's new documentary, "Making Ends Meet," follows hard-working Colorado families facing financial hurdles that defy easy solutions. This video includes a roundtable discussion about the issues immediately after the documentary.
Bri Crittendon is a generational talent. If you want to know what makes this McDonald's All-American tick, just ask her boyfriend, CU freshman guard Josiah Sanders.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
There's been a lot of talk about whether Denver would be a good place for the PWHL to expand. The crowd that showed up on Sunday is a good indication that they would be well supported.
As the Colorado Avalanche took to the ice for their morning skate at Ball Arena on Tuesday, 17-year-old Sabrina Cassano stood along the glass smiling ear to ear.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal and scored the winning goal in a shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in a matchup between two of the NHL's top four teams in points.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
A Ring camera video that showed a 78-year-old DoorDash driver making a delivery led to strangers donating nearly $1 million to him and his wife.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Perhaps no place in Colorado is the youth mental health crisis more acute than Children's Hospital Colorado, where more than 14,000 kids sought mental health treatment last year.
Lakewood voters can expect to start seeing ballots in the mail soon. On April 7, voters will decide whether to keep or repeal recent rezoning changes approved by the city council.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
President Trump said White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will "continue doing the job she loves" even while undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Colorado health officials have identified two additional cases of measles, bringing the total number to nine in the Broomfield outbreak.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
Industry experts are warning of a possible increase of prices of beef in the weeks to come due to a worker strike in the state.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Aerospace experts say not only will this get them interested in this field, but it will also fill those much-needed jobs to keep running. There were already 700 kids getting involved in the event
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
Small adjustments, like maintaining a steady speed while driving, can help maximize fuel efficiency, experts say.
Prosecutors in El Paso County have decided not to pursue criminal charges against a youth hockey coach in southern Colorado, saying there is insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
Law enforcement authorities in Arizona have arrested and jailed a former Colorado resident, Keith Carl Jones, on sex-related charges, 30 years after he was connected to the unsolved disappearance of a Castle Rock woman.
There's harsh criticism of a Colorado police officer charged with failing to report a crash -- a crash investigators say he was partially responsible for while off-duty. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from an unexpected place.
A CBS Colorado investigation has learned the City of Denver has spent $110,000 on a 14-month investigation of Denver Police Division Chief Magen Dodge, but is refusing to release the completed investigation, which was finalized three months ago.
A Colorado family is calling for change and sharing their struggle after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.