More people now use GLP-1s to lose weight than for other health issues

Growing usage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is reshaping how consumers shop for food and clothes, according to consulting firm EY-Parthenon.

• Oct 22

Can GLP-1 drugs help people stop throwing away their money?

Researchers will explore whether weight-loss drugs can deter risky or impulsive financial decisions. "It might be very good financially for the average person," one neuroscientist said.

• Oct 8

What most people get wrong about GLP-1 drugs

About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.

• Sep 22

Can taking weight-loss drugs help you get hired? Yes, if you're a woman.

Going on GLP-1 drugs significantly boosted unemployed women's chances of finding a job, according to a Harvard economist.

• Aug 14

Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program

For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.

• Jun 29