Cost is a major obstacle for many. The drugs can be expensive without insurance, with out-of-pocket expenses reaching hundreds of dollars per prescription. The poll found that about half of Americans support Medicare and Medicaid covering weight-loss drugs for those with obesity, while around 20 percent oppose it and 25 percent are neutral.

Shares of weight-loss drug developer Metsera jumped nearly 42% in a strong Nasdaq debut on Friday, valuing the ARCH Venture Partners-backed biotech firm at $2.68 billion.

More U.S. adults believe it is a good thing than a bad thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health condition tied to weight,

Despite what the wellness industry might have you believe, there are no quick fixes, miracle cures or magic pills when it comes to weight loss. Losing weight requires dedication to a plan that supports long-term healthy habits.

CBS News Miami investigates the financial hurdles surrounding these medications and explores alternatives that may offer a more affordable path to weight loss.

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Weight-loss surgery can protect the liver health of patients with obesity and fatty liver disease, a new study reports. Patients had a 72% lower risk of developing serious complications of liver disease after undergoing weight-loss surgery, researchers reported in Jan. 27 in the journal Nature Medicine.

An analyst thinks he has cracked the code on why highflying Eli Lilly missed two quarters of Wall Street projections.

Hollywood actor Josh Gad feared his identity would shift after he lost 40 pounds being on a "miracle" weight loss drug.

Its weight-loss drug policy would fall to Trump's pick for health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, and Mehmet Oz, Trump's choice to lead Medicare and Medicaid services. But this could mean a potential clash: Kennedy is a vocal critic of the weight-loss drugs while Oz is an ardent advocate.

Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient, they are approved for different purposes. Ozempic is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss.

Ferreira, who is 43 years old, pointed out that losing weight doesn’t get any easier with age. “Factor in genetics, surgeries/injuries, mental health, disorders, medications, hormones, and you have the perfect recipe to make losing weight even harder,” she continued. “Just some words of advice: bet on yourself. Put in the work for you!”

Lizzo celebrated achieving a “weight release goal” in a recent Instagram photo. The singer opened up about reaching her weight loss goal and offered an inspiring message to fans. “Let this be a reminder you can do anything you put your mind to,