Weight Loss

• Weight-loss medication helps mom manage her obesity. Quebec won’t pay for any of it

  Quebec's health insurance board currently doesn't cover Ozempic and similar weight-loss medication unless they are prescribed for patients who are diagnosed with diabetes.

  Canada

  Oct 24
  
• Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug cuts diabetes risk, long-term study finds

  The three-year study of tirzepatide found adults with prediabetes and obesity or overweight taking the drug weekly saw the risk of progression to diabetes lower by 94 per cent.

  Health

  Aug 20
  
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• What is Zepbound? Could the weight-loss drug work better than Ozempic?

  Zepbound has been approved in the U.S. for weight loss, and studies show it could be the best-performing obesity drug to date.

  Health

  Nov 10, 2023
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• What is intermittent fasting? A look at its potential health benefits

  Intermittent fasting, which is time-restricted eating, is among a growing number of weight loss regimes that have risen in popularity.

  Health

  Oct 28, 2023
• The EU Ozempic probe is expanding. What you should know

  The agency began its review after Iceland's health regulator flagged reports of patients thinking about suicide and one case of thoughts of self harm after use of Novo's drugs.

  Health

  Jul 11, 2023
• Ozempic, Saxenda drugs under EU probe over reports of suicidal thoughts

  The review has been announced weeks after the regulator raised a thyroid cancer safety signal on several of Novo's products that contain semaglutide.

  Health

  Jul 10, 2023
• Rise of Ozempic ads in Canada raising concern. What are the risks?

  The problem with the mass Ozempic advertising campaign is that it cultivates an impression that it's a 'wonder drug' that's going to help people lose weight, one doctor said.

  Health

  Jun 20, 2023
• ‘It’s true what they say about dying’: Saskatoon man struggles after four flatlines

  Saskatoon man, Darren Mathieu, went to the hospital with severe pancreas damage and died four times. The last time he had a near-death experience.

  Health

  May 15, 2023
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• Artificial sweeteners not recommended for weight loss, WHO says

  Research suggests consumption of food and beverages with no-sugar sweeteners don’t have any long-term benefit in reducing body fat, according to new WHO guidelines.

  Health

  May 15, 2023
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• 2 Peterborough long-term care homes receive Ontario funding for bariatric care

  St. Joseph's at Fleming and Fairhaven long-term care in Peterborough, Ont., have received funding for weight loss care, providing improved bariatric support for residents.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2023