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An autistic man who has spent more than 20 years in secure care has become so “obese” his doctors are considering giving him the weight-loss drug Wegovy so physical restraints he has outgrown can again be used on him, the Family Court has heard

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Dr Niamh Logue, Courtney Weybury and Kate van Berkel from Surf Coast Women’s Health Group. Photo: Surf Coast Women’s Health Group

Medicare’s new GLP-1 Bridge program is now available at your neighborhood pharmacy in Florida. Seniors who qualify can fill prescriptions for blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo at Publix, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS locations statewide for a flat $50 monthly copay, at least for the next 18 months

Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the alarming cyclosporiasis outbreak, with over 4,000 cases in 41 states linked to contaminated produce. He emphasizes the need for caution as the parasitic infection isn’t fully controlled, despite FDA tracing efforts. Siegel also critiques the FDA panel’s recommendation to ease peptide restrictions, highlighting insufficient human studies on their long-term health…

As the newly licensed Wegovy pill joins injectable GLP-1s on the UK market, primary care pharmacists are increasingly the first point of contact for patients navigating fasting — from Ramadan to dietary intermittent fasting. Advanced dietetic practitioner, Angela Carvalho, sets out how clinicians can advise patients safely and sensitively

Alison Hammond has said she kicked her 11-stone weight loss journey into action after her mother commented on her size for the first time in her life

A meta-analysis of the weight loss effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs found that tirzepatide (marketed as Zepbound for weight loss) and Mounjaro (marketed for treatment of Type 2 diabetes) helped patients lose more than 20% of their starting body weight

With the increase in the use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, a Saskatoon group focused on body positivity says an email from a local doctor left them questioning how the medications are being promoted and prescribed