End of Ozempic, Wegovy shortage means copycats must stop production
The FDA says the nationwide shortage for Ozempic and Wegovy is over, but as CBS News New York's Ali Bauman explains, that supply change could lead to consumers paying more.
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The FDA says the nationwide shortage for Ozempic and Wegovy is over, but as CBS News New York's Ali Bauman explains, that supply change could lead to consumers paying more.
The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022.
Health experts say popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are safe, but the FDA warns counterfeits are becoming more widespread.
Health experts say popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are safe, but the FDA warns counterfeits are becoming more widespread. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Millions of Americans have turned to popular prescription medications to treat diabetes and lose weight, but some say the drugs can have serious negative health effects. CBS News senior investigative consumer correspondent Anna Werner has been looking into this.
Do weight loss drug labels warn enough about potential side effects? A patient who needed emergency surgery is suing prescription drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Dr. Jayne Morgan joins CBS New York to discuss how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic can prevent cancer.
CBS New York's Jessica Moore looks into the widespread impact of these life-changing medications.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
Prosecutors say Isis Navarro Reyes posted social media videos marketing drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
Diabetes drugs like Ozempic have gained popularity for weight loss, but a New York City Council member is hoping to raise more awareness about side effects with a new bill.
Diabetes drugs like Ozempic have gained popularity for weight loss, but a New York City Councilmember is hoping to raise more awareness about side effects with a new bill. She told CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis she's also been inundated with complaints from diabetes patients unable to access their life-saving meds.
Many people looking to lose weight are turning to Ozempic and similar drugs. The issue is that those medicines are also used by people with diabetes.
Many people looking to lose weight are turning to Ozempic and similar drugs. The issue is that those medicines are also used by people with diabetes. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
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?
Ozempic and other GLP-1 class medications are being proven beneficial for reducing cardiovascular risk and treating diabetes. But they also signal fullness to the brain and regulate blood sugar, allowing people to lose on average 10 to 20 percent of their body weight in the first year. For many of the roughly 74 percent of Americans who are overweight or obese, that's almost unimaginable. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with doctors and patients about how these drugs work, and why they are considered life-changing (and even, for Wall Street analysts, a miracle).
How do you know what weight loss method is right for you, and what is the safest way to get it accomplished? We ask the director of the Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Health at Hackensack University Medical Center for his advice.
From the Ozempic "ripple effect" to health tech and more, experts share their predictions for 2024 wellness trends.
The FDA and drugmaker Novo Nordisk are working to identify thousands of counterfeit Ozempic drugs seized in an ongoing investigation.
The medication, tirzepatide, was previously approved as Mounjaro for diabetes and will now be marketed as Zepbound for weight loss.
The Sky's Angel Reese was 0-for-8 shooting and scored two points. It was the first time since 2021 that she failed to make at least one basket.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
Carlos Rodón pitched six innings of two-hit ball, and the Yankees earned a three-game series sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Rangers on Thursday.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation reopened two eastbound lanes of the I-80 on Wednesday night, just in time for the Thursday morning commute.
"Arrive early," the oldest travel strategy in the book, has a new meaning for Memorial Day weekend at troubled Newark Liberty Airport.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano urged the New York State Gaming Commission to award downstate casino license before "potential dips in the economy."
Kid Cudi told the jury in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial that a Molotov cocktail was thrown at his car shortly after Combs learned of his relationship with Cassie Ventura.
New York City's Jewish community came together Thursday to mourn the loss of two Israeli Embassy employees that were shot dead in Washington, D.C.
New York City-area Republican members of Congress were able to include a huge increase in property tax deductions in the so-called "big, beautiful bill" passed on Thursday.
A Queens mother assaulted on Randall's Island had emergency surgery Thursday as police search for whoever attacked her.
New York City-area Republican members of Congress were able to include a huge increase in property tax deductions in the so-called "big, beautiful bill" passed on Thursday.
The wet, windy weather continues today around the NYC area, and the rain could be heavy at times.
Saturday turned out to be a nicer day than expected, despite a threat of isolated strong-to-severe thunderstorms.
The rainy weather lets up some today around NYC, but thunderstorms are back in the forecast to close out the week.
The rainy weather returns today around NYC, with a chance of showers for the rest of the week. Here's when it will be the worst.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation reopened two eastbound lanes of the I-80 on Wednesday night, just in time for the Thursday morning commute.
"Arrive early," the oldest travel strategy in the book, has a new meaning for Memorial Day weekend at troubled Newark Liberty Airport.
New York City-area Republican members of Congress were able to include a huge increase in property tax deductions in the so-called "big, beautiful bill" passed on Thursday.
Many beach towns on the Jersey Shore require you to purchase a beach tag, also referred to as a beach badge, to gain access.
Beyoncé is bringing her Cowboy Carter tour to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Here's what the BeyHive needs to know.
New York City-area Republican members of Congress were able to include a huge increase in property tax deductions in the so-called "big, beautiful bill" passed on Thursday.
The House passed President Trump's domestic policy bill by just one vote, in part because Rep. Andrew Garbarino, who would've voted to support it, was asleep at the time, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
It looks like a tentative deal has been brokered on Capitol Hill to provide a new SALT cap, increasing the state and local tax deduction from $10,000 to $40,000.
Thomas Mascia, former NYS trooper who shot himself and then lied about it last year on Long Island, has pleaded guilty.
The Billie Eilish 2025 tour is coming to UBS Arena on Long Island, and pre-sale tickets start today.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation reopened two eastbound lanes of the I-80 on Wednesday night, just in time for the Thursday morning commute.
"Arrive early," the oldest travel strategy in the book, has a new meaning for Memorial Day weekend at troubled Newark Liberty Airport.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano urged the New York State Gaming Commission to award downstate casino license before "potential dips in the economy."
New York City-area Republican members of Congress were able to include a huge increase in property tax deductions in the so-called "big, beautiful bill" passed on Thursday.
The House passed President Trump's domestic policy bill by just one vote, in part because Rep. Andrew Garbarino, who would've voted to support it, was asleep at the time, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
New Jersey health officials are warning people who attended Thursday's Shakira concert at MetLife stadium that a concertgoer had the measles.
Staggering numbers show a record number of children died in New York state from influenza over the winter.
The 40th Annual AIDS Walk New York drew approximately 10,000 people to Central Park on Sunday, organizers said.
A traveler with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport for several hours while infectious Monday, health officials said.
A group of New York City Councilmembers are fighting a decision to cancel a free Kehlani concert in Central Park.
Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, testified in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial about his relationship with Cassie Ventura.
Beyoncé is bringing her Cowboy Carter tour to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Here's what the BeyHive needs to know.
New Jersey health officials are warning people who attended Thursday's Shakira concert at MetLife stadium that a concertgoer had the measles.
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura took the stand briefly Tuesday.
The Sky's Angel Reese was 0-for-8 shooting and scored two points. It was the first time since 2021 that she failed to make at least one basket.
Carlos Rodón pitched six innings of two-hit ball, and the Yankees earned a three-game series sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Rangers on Thursday.
The Knicks blew a huge fourth quarter lead and went on to a 138-135 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday.
Jasson Domínguez homered in the bottom of the ninth inning to rally the Yankees to a 4-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday night.
Brett Baty drove in three runs on two hits to help the New York Mets avert a three-game sweep by beating the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Wednesday night.
Eight New Yorkers who survived cardiac arrest met the EMTs and paramedics who saved their lives during a moving FDNY ceremony.
The arrival of a new policy for New York City's commercial waste means only three carters will be permitted to operate in each of a series of citywide zones.
For more than a year, Brooklyn Community Board 5 members say a broken elevator lift has kept some from attending meetings.
The Bronx Zoo held a contest Tuesday to see which New York City borough produces the best-tasting honey.
WWE wrestler Damian Priest will join the Bronx Walk of Fame's historic lineup along the Grand Concourse in 2025.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the conditions will get better every day of the holiday weekend, with Monday being your best bet for outdoor fun.
The deadline imposed by the Trump administration has come and gone. Duffy has warned Gov. Hochul that keeping the tolling program could lead to the loss of federal funding for city projects. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were colleagues and a couple, just days away from an engagement when their lives were cut short. The attack has New York City on alert. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan and Ali Bauman have the latest.
As CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports, the hospital's new "Cuddlers Program" is proving to be some of the best medicine.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the precautions will be in place through the weekend. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
