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Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug Reduced Risk Of Serious Heart Problems By 20%, Study Finds

CBS News The study found that 569, or 6.5%, of those who got Wegovy versus 701, or 8%, of those who received the placebo had a heart attack or stroke or died from a heart-related cause during the study period. That's an overall reduction of 20% in the risk of those outcomes, the researchers reported.

FDA Approves New Weight Loss Drug, Zepbound From Eli Lilly

CBS News Zepbound will be available for patients in the U.S. by the end of the year, the drugmaker said.

OSU Health Science Center Receives More Than $3M For Indigenous Health Research

Jayden Brannon Global healthcare company, Novo Nordisk, donated $3.5 million to the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences to fund indigenous health research.

Ozempic, Mounjaro Manufacturers Sued Over Claims Of "Stomach Paralysis" Side Effects

News On 6 A personal injury law firm has filed a lawsuit against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and Co., the manufacturers of Ozempic and Mounjaro, over claims that the diabetes drugs, which are popular for aiding weight loss, can cause gastroparesis, a paralysis of the stomach.

Even Stronger Obesity Drug Could Further Upend Weight-loss Care

Local Doctor Reacts To Novo Nordisk Announcing Insulin Price Slash

Ryan Gillin Novo Nordisk said it will lower the cost of their insulin products by up to 75 percent. The price of insulin has skyrocketed in the past 20 years and Dr. Galles said it's been hard for his patients to afford it.

Local Doctor Reacts To Novo Nordisk Announcing Insulin Price Slash

Novo Nordisk To Cut Some Insulin Prices By Up To 75%

CBS News Novo Nordisk plans to slash the U.S. list prices for several of its insulin drugs by as much as 75%, the company said on Tuesday. The move follows Eli Lilly's announcement earlier this month that it would cut prices on some of its insulin products.

Novo Nordisk To Cut Some Insulin Prices By Up To 75%

Eli Lilly To Cut Insulin Prices By 70%, Cap Monthly Costs At $35

CBS News Eli Lilly plans to cut prices on its most commonly prescribed insulin products by 70% and will also cap customers' out-of-pocket costs at $35 a month for those with commercial insurance who use its insulin.

Eli Lilly To Cut Insulin Prices By 70%, Cap Monthly Costs At $35

Consider Drugs & Surgery Early For Obesity In Kids, New Guidelines Say

CBS News Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13, according to new guidelines released Monday.

Consider Drugs & Surgery Early For Obesity In Kids, New Guidelines Say

Unaffordable Insulin May Be A Human Rights Abuse, Watchdog Says

CBS News The cost of insulin has sparked Congressional hearings and calls for change from diabetics and patient advocates. Yet for many Americans who rely on the medication, it remains out of reach — and that is contributing to human rights abuses, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch, an organization that is better known for investigating war crimes and atrocities like genocide.

Unaffordable Insulin May Be A Human Rights Abuse, Watchdog Says

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Americans With Diabetes Head To Canada: 'For Us, Insulin Is Like Air'

News 9 The high price of insulin across the country is forcing some families with type 1 diabetes to go north to buy the medication.

Americans With Diabetes Head To Canada: 'For Us, Insulin Is Like Air'

News 9 The high price of insulin across the country is forcing some families with type 1 diabetes to go north to buy the medication.

Study: Almost Half Of Diabetics Skip Medical Care Due To Costs

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Almost half of diabetics are cutting back on treatment because of costs, according to a new survey that comes as the skyrocketing price of insulin is prompting lawmakers and physicians to call for more oversight.

Study: Almost Half Of Diabetics Skip Medical Care Due To Costs

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FDA Approves Diabetes Drug That Also Helps With Weight Loss

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U.S. regulators on Tuesday approved a new diabetes drug that reduces blood sugar levels and also helps people lose significant weight.

FDA Approves Diabetes Drug That Also Helps With Weight Loss

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U.S. regulators on Tuesday approved a new diabetes drug that reduces blood sugar levels and also helps people lose significant weight.

Lawsuit Accuses Drug Makers Of Conspiring To Hike Insulin Prices

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More than 29 million Americans live with diabetes, and for some six million of them, insulin is a life or death medication.

Lawsuit Accuses Drug Makers Of Conspiring To Hike Insulin Prices

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More than 29 million Americans live with diabetes, and for some six million of them, insulin is a life or death medication.

New Weight-Loss Shot: How Well Does It Work?

News 9 A new injectable drug, aimed at helping obese and seriously overweight people who have other weight-related health conditions, has proven effective in a new round of testing.

New Weight-Loss Shot: How Well Does It Work?

News 9 A new injectable drug, aimed at helping obese and seriously overweight people who have other weight-related health conditions, has proven effective in a new round of testing.

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Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug Reduced Risk Of Serious Heart Problems By 20%, Study Finds

FDA Approves New Weight Loss Drug, Zepbound From Eli Lilly

OSU Health Science Center Receives More Than $3M For Indigenous Health Research

Ozempic, Mounjaro Manufacturers Sued Over Claims Of "Stomach Paralysis" Side Effects

New Lawsuit Claims Ozempic And Mounjaro Cause Serious Side Effects

Ozempic Side Effects Could Lead To Hospitalization

Even Stronger Obesity Drug Could Further Upend Weight-loss Care

Even Stronger Obesity Drug Could Further Upend Weight-loss Care

Local Doctor Reacts To Novo Nordisk Announcing Insulin Price Slash

Local Doctor Reacts To Novo Nordisk Announcing Insulin Price Slash

Novo Nordisk To Cut Some Insulin Prices By Up To 75%

Novo Nordisk To Cut Some Insulin Prices By Up To 75%

Eli Lilly To Cut Insulin Prices By 70%, Cap Monthly Costs At $35

Eli Lilly To Cut Insulin Prices By 70%, Cap Monthly Costs At $35

Consider Drugs & Surgery Early For Obesity In Kids, New Guidelines Say

Consider Drugs & Surgery Early For Obesity In Kids, New Guidelines Say

Unaffordable Insulin May Be A Human Rights Abuse, Watchdog Says

Unaffordable Insulin May Be A Human Rights Abuse, Watchdog Says

Americans With Diabetes Head To Canada: 'For Us, Insulin Is Like Air'

Americans With Diabetes Head To Canada: 'For Us, Insulin Is Like Air'

Study: Almost Half Of Diabetics Skip Medical Care Due To Costs

Study: Almost Half Of Diabetics Skip Medical Care Due To Costs

FDA Approves Diabetes Drug That Also Helps With Weight Loss

FDA Approves Diabetes Drug That Also Helps With Weight Loss

Lawsuit Accuses Drug Makers Of Conspiring To Hike Insulin Prices

Lawsuit Accuses Drug Makers Of Conspiring To Hike Insulin Prices

New Weight-Loss Shot: How Well Does It Work?

New Weight-Loss Shot: How Well Does It Work?

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Small Plane Misses Muskogee Runway, Strikes Display Jet; No Major Injuries Reported

Small Plane Misses Muskogee Runway, Strikes Display Jet; No Major Injuries Reported

Wednesday Afternoon Forecast With Stephen Nehrenz

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Christmas Tree Farms Open For The Season, Provide Festive Fun Across Oklahoma

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