Ozempic

The study was small — just 48 adults — and lasted just over two months, so it’s not the final word. But the results add to evidence that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic might help with cravings for things other than food.

The AP-NORC survey shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a good thing for adults to use Ozempic, Wegovy and similar GLP-1 drugs if they are struggling with weight. That support doesn't go for teens.

Most people taking drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have shed significant pounds. But obesity experts say that roughly 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not see robust results with the medications.

But some health experts worry about traditional diet companies and gyms getting in the medication business and believe the drugs will cater to society’s need for quick fixes.

Health officials say a preliminary review finds no connection between suicidal thoughts and a new class of diabetes and obesity drugs, but they cannot definitively rule out “a small risk may exist."

New research shows high-dose oral versions of the medication in the blockbuster drugs Ozepmic and Wegovy may work as well as the popular injections — even in hard-to-treat people with diabetes.

Online platforms are overflowing with testimonials for GLP-1s. The drugs show promise for inducing weight loss, but many aren’t FDA-approved for that use.