FDA declares end to Wegovy and Ozempic shortage
The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022.
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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.
GLP-1 class medications reduce cardiovascular risk and treat diabetes. But they also allow people to lose an average of 10-20 percent of their body weight in the first year. What does that mean for the overweight or obese?
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Ozempic and other GLP-1 RA drugs, including Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, are being scrutinized.
From the Ozempic "ripple effect" to health tech and more, experts share their predictions for 2024 wellness trends.
The medication, tirzepatide, was previously approved as Mounjaro for diabetes and will now be marketed as Zepbound for weight loss.
The warning about scams comes as sales have boomed for Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs used for weight loss.
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
Experts say the drugs can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for a problem called pulmonary aspiration, which can cause dangerous lung damage, infections and even death.
The risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death dropped significantly in patients that took the new weight-loss drug over a five-year period.
A personal injury law firm filed a suit against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and Co., the manufacturers of Ozempic and Mounjaro.
Shedding pounds isn't the only change patients might experience.
Remains found in a remote area of Gunnison National Park are believed to be a Denver man missing since February.
It's been six years since the last Colorado Classic, but the world's best cyclists are expected to return in 2026 with the launch of the Tour of Colorado.
Frontier is offering a "divorce your old airline" deal after Southwest ends its longstanding "bags fly free" policy.
Denver NWSL announced plans for a new 14,500-seat stadium near I-25 and Broadway. It's expected to open in 2028.
The Denver NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) team has a place to call home.
Red Flag Warnings are in place again for the Denver metro area, and eastern Colorado Tuesday afternoon.
Protesters gathered outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Aurora early Tuesday morning on reports that immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra was taken into custody.
Remains found in a remote area of Gunnison National Park are believed to be a Denver man missing since February.
It's been six years since the last Colorado Classic, but the world's best cyclists are expected to return in 2026 with the launch of the Tour of Colorado.
Denver NWSL announced plans for a new 14,500-seat stadium near I-25 and Broadway. It's expected to open in 2028.
Denver NWSL announced plans for a new 14,500-seat stadium near I-25 and Broadway. It's expected to open in 2028.
South Adams Fire rushed to put out a fire at the Bison Grill at the Buffalo Run Golf Course.
Teachers in Colorado are fighting back against proposed cuts to education funding and some are planning to rally at the state Capitol this week.
It's National Poison Prevention Week and Injury Prevention Coordinator Frank Tranfaglia talks about preventing more deaths from poisoning.
Two different Colorado marching bands had the honor of performing at a legendary St. Patrick's Day parade in Ireland on Monday.
Denver NWSL announced plans for a new 14,500-seat stadium near I-25 and Broadway. It's expected to open in 2028.
With March Madness in full swing, millions are filling out their brackets, hoping to predict the unpredictable.
L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.
UCLA is the top overall seed in the women's NCAA March Madness tournament.
Auburn is the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, with Duke, Houston and Florida joining the Tigers on the No. 1 line in the March Madness bracket.
Frontier is offering a "divorce your old airline" deal after Southwest ends its longstanding "bags fly free" policy.
Schumer said he is the "best at winning Senate seats" amid questions about his leadership after he voted to advance a GOP measure to fund the government.
The conservative Heritage Foundation has been seeking access to Prince Harry's immigration files.
Officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza say the new Israeli assault has killed more than 400 people, as Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to extend the ceasefire.
The government claimed it was not bound by the judge's order to block flights carrying gang members to El Salvador because it wasn't in writing.
Schumer said he is the "best at winning Senate seats" amid questions about his leadership after he voted to advance a GOP measure to fund the government.
The conservative Heritage Foundation has been seeking access to Prince Harry's immigration files.
After the Trump administration directed agencies to scrub websites of topics related to diversity equity and inclusion, some veterans are sharing their frustration as it relates to historical events and military firsts.
The government claimed it was not bound by the judge's order to block flights carrying gang members to El Salvador because it wasn't in writing.
Trump said about 80,000 pages of documents related to JFK's assassination will be released Tuesday.
Sen. John Hickenlooper will tour the CU Anschutz Cancer Lab in Aurora and discuss the impacts of the Trump administration's decision to cut billions of dollars in medical research funding.
PepsiCo will acquire healthier soda brand Poppi as it strives to diversify into soda and snack offerings.
Historically, women have been excluded from clinical trials and medical research, but it can be shocking to learn it wasn't until 1993 when women were allowed to participate in clinical trials.
Trader Joe's says some bottles of Gerolsteiner sparkling water may be cracked or damaged and should be discarded carefully.
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.
Frontier is offering a "divorce your old airline" deal after Southwest ends its longstanding "bags fly free" policy.
Great Arvada Chamber of Commerce spearheaded a small business employee pipeline with city grants that have positively impacted the lives of mentors and interns alike.
There's much speculation about the possibility of the Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder.
Homebuilders say President Trump's tariff agenda is making construction and renovation projects more expensive.
Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.
A criminal investigation was launched at Columbine High School after school officials falsely claimed a student was homeless so she could move in with a teacher.
When Tate Anderson's daughter needed a loan for a couple thousand dollars to help buy a car in February, the Englewood woman went online and stumbled on a loan that her father couldn't believe.
Brenda Hamilton, the former town clerk for Lakeside, pleaded guilty to one felony count of embezzlement of public property, and agreed to pay restitution to the town totaling $26,000 as part of a plea agreement.
The medical director of a Denver eating disorder clinic says popular medications that are being used as weight loss drugs are impacting patients who are being treated for a variety of eating disorders.
The Colorado Department of Revenue has seized multiple properties, including a popular Denver BBQ restaurant, after they said the owners failed to pay taxes for years.