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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Goodbye to Obesity? A Molecule in Snake Blood Promises a Revolution in Weight Loss Drugs

Researchers have discovered a molecule in snake blood that could lead to breakthrough treatments for obesity by effectively regulating appetite and energy without adverse side effects.

Mar 23 • 04:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Passenger arrested with 430 weight loss drugs and illegal anabolic steroids at Foz do Iguaçu airport

A passenger was arrested at Foz do Iguaçu International Airport for attempting to board with 430 units of illegal medications, including weight loss drugs and anabolic steroids, smuggled from Paraguay.

Mar 22 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested for scheme of delivery of weight loss pens in SC

A couple was arrested in Brazil for allegedly delivering illegal weight loss pens and anabolic steroids.

Mar 21 • 17:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Weight Loss Will Reduce by ₹3000! Weight Loss Injections Becoming 70% Cheaper

The patent expiration of the weight loss drug Semaglutide on March 20 will lead to a significant price drop of up to 70% for consumers in India.

Mar 21 • 01:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pharmacist arrested on suspicion of selling psychiatric and weight loss drugs without prescriptions in Bragança Paulista

A 53-year-old pharmacist was arrested for selling psychiatric medication and weight loss drugs without prescriptions in Bragança Paulista, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 20:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pharmacist arrested on suspicion of selling psychiatric and weight loss drugs without a prescription in Bragança Paulista

A pharmacist in Bragança Paulista, Brazil, has been arrested for allegedly selling psychiatric and weight loss medications without prescriptions and violating health regulations.

Mar 20 • 20:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Could GLP-1 drugs help your mental health? New study finds a link

A study suggests that GLP-1 drugs, traditionally used for weight loss and diabetes, may also reduce the risk of worsening mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.

Mar 20 • 19:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs

India is set to release low-cost generic weight-loss injections following the expiration of key patents, which is expected to make such treatments more accessible globally.

Mar 20 • 11:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Porsche seized in operation against million-dollar gambling scheme and illegal weight-loss pens in the interior of SP

A Porsche was seized and a woman arrested in a police operation targeting an illegal gambling and weight-loss drug scheme in Rio Claro, São Paulo.

Mar 19 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Piracicaba resident arrested for illegal distribution of weight-loss medications

A man was arrested in Piracicaba, Brazil, suspected of being the main distributor in an illegal scheme selling weight-loss medications, including several banned substances.

Mar 19 • 19:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Mother of 5 loses 62 kg without surgery, here's the secret diet

A woman has successfully lost 62 kg while managing her responsibilities as a mother of five without resorting to surgery or weight-loss drugs.

Mar 19 • 13:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

How the expiration of the Ozempic patent in India could change the global fight against obesity (and what the risks are)

The expiration of the semaglutide patent in India could lead to more affordable weight loss drugs, making them accessible to a larger population.

Mar 19 • 01:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ozempic and Wegovy: India's cheap weight-loss pens that could change the global battle against obesity

India is expected to reduce obesity rates significantly with the impending expiration of the semaglutide patent, allowing for cheaper generic versions of popular weight-loss drugs.

Mar 18 • 16:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

What is known about users of weight loss drugs – official medication may cost three thousand euros a year

A report reveals that the majority of weight loss drug users in Finland are likely working and relatively affluent, with significant financial implications for the usage of these medications.

Mar 17 • 17:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

New 'training pill' raises eyebrows: Potential to be as revolutionary as weight loss drugs, according to experts.

Researchers have developed a pill that can burn fat and increase muscle mass without exercise, although experts advise caution before canceling gym memberships.

Mar 15 • 18:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Why Ozempic users are actually spending more on high-end chocolate

People using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are spending more on premium chocolates, contrary to expectations that such medications would decrease interest in sweets.

Mar 13 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

"Weight Loss Pens": Miracle, Triumph of Science or New Form of Obsession with Slimness?

The article discusses the surge in popularity of GLP-1 analog drugs, particularly semaglutide, as weight loss solutions while addressing the ethical dilemmas and social dynamics surrounding body image.

Mar 13 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested transporting R$ 26.5 thousand in weight loss drugs and illegal products in Presidente Epitácio

A couple was arrested while transporting R$ 26.5 thousand worth of weight loss medications and illegal items on a highway in Brazil.

Mar 12 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for selling weight-loss and anabolic pens illegally in São José dos Campos, SP

A man was arrested in São José dos Campos, Brazil, for allegedly selling injectable weight-loss drugs and anabolic steroids illegally.

Mar 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman stores 80 ampoules of weight loss medicine in a shelter's refrigerator and is detained in SC

A woman was detained in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil, for storing 80 ampoules of irregular weight loss medication in a shelter's refrigerator.

Mar 11 • 11:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New warning over Wegovy with 'five times higher risk' of sudden sight loss

A new analysis reveals that Wegovy, a weight-loss medication, may have a significantly higher risk of sudden sight loss compared to other semaglutide drugs.

Mar 11 • 06:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Lindt says that users of drugs like Ozempic or Eli Lilly are eating more chocolate, not less

Lindt claims that users of weight loss drugs are purchasing more chocolate than the general population, defying previous expectations.

Mar 10 • 12:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three people are arrested with smuggled weight loss drugs and anabolic steroids on the highway in Quadra

Three individuals were arrested by the Federal Highway Police for smuggling weight loss medications and anabolic steroids on a highway in Brazil.

Mar 9 • 20:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Pia weighed 150 kilos, then a light bulb went off in her head – incredible before and after pictures

Pia transformed her life by losing weight without drugs or surgery, emphasizing lifestyle changes that made a significant impact.

Mar 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

First successful cases recorded in patients who reduced injection frequency for weight loss

For the first time, patients using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss have successfully reduced their injection frequency without regaining weight, according to a report in the magazine Obesity.

Mar 7 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Weight-loss drugs alone will not solve UK’s obesity crisis, says Chris Whitty

UK's chief medical adviser Chris Whitty warns that relying solely on weight-loss drugs will not resolve the obesity crisis, emphasizing the need for broader preventative measures.

Mar 6 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police Operation Against Illegal Sale of Weight Loss Drugs Arrests Two Men in Vale do Aço

The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Sanitas targeting the illegal sale of an unregistered weight loss drug, resulting in the arrest of two suspects in the Vale do Aço region.

Mar 6 • 13:54 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Popular weight loss drugs protect the heart after a heart attack

New research indicates that GLP-1 weight loss drugs may help protect the heart post-heart attack, beyond aiding in weight loss.

Mar 6 • 04:09 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Weight loss medicine can prevent substance abuse

Popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro may help individuals avoid addiction to alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, according to a new study.

Mar 4 • 23:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Quitting weight loss jabs 'can leave you worse off than before'

Research indicates that stopping weight loss injections can lead to significant weight regain, raising concerns about their long-term effectiveness.

Mar 4 • 23:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Child neurologist, dentist, or dermatologist. Doctors with unrelated specialties also prescribe drugs like Ozempic

In Slovakia, the anti-obesity drug Ozempic and similar medications are increasingly prescribed by doctors across various specialties, not limited to endocrinology.

Mar 4 • 15:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Regional alert from the OPS regarding "growing reports of adverse effects" from weight loss injections

The Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert due to a rise in adverse effects from the misuse of diabetes and weight loss medications in the Americas.

Mar 4 • 09:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested in RS for illegal sale of banned weight-loss medications in Brazil

A woman has been arrested in Porto Alegre, Brazil, for selling illegal injectable medications used for weight loss, including substances prohibited in the country.

Mar 3 • 19:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Weight-loss drugs could treat fatal heart attack complications, UK study finds

A UK study suggests that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help reduce complications in heart attack patients.

Mar 3 • 00:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Weight Loss Drugs Cause Environmental Catastrophe.. and Scientists Find a Solution

Recent weight loss drugs using peptides have led to environmental issues, prompting scientists to develop a greener manufacturing method.

Mar 2 • 02:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This 'little gun' really shoots: The 'Ozempic penis,' a side effect of weight loss medications

Users of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy report a peculiar side effect: their penises appear larger.

Mar 1 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

What to know before buying weight loss medications online

The article discusses the increasing trend of purchasing weight loss medications online, particularly GLP-1 drugs, and the associated risks with unregulated sources.

Feb 28 • 21:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Bar Rescue' host Jon Taffer sounds the alarm as weight-loss drugs threaten America's restaurants

Jon Taffer warns that increasing popularity of weight-loss drugs like GLP-1 medications is negatively impacting the restaurant industry in the US.

Feb 28 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Municipal guards are arrested on suspicion of smuggling weight loss drugs and anabolic steroids

Three municipal guards in Brazil were arrested for allegedly smuggling weight loss medications and anabolic steroids from Paraguay without proper documentation.

Feb 26 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police disables clandestine weight loss pen factory and arrests suspect in Maceió; VIDEO

Authorities in Maceió, Brazil, have shut down an illegal factory producing counterfeit weight loss pens and arrested a suspect with a criminal history.

Feb 26 • 09:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Comedian Taking 'Drugs' for Weight Loss, Claims to Have Lost 75 Kilograms...

Famous comedian Tanmay Bhat, who struggled with weight issues for a long time, has revealed he lost 110 kilograms and admitted to taking GLP-1 drugs for his weight loss journey.

Feb 25 • 13:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The prices of Ozempic and Wegovy will drop by up to half – but not everyone will benefit

Novo Nordisk announced that the prices of popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy will significantly decrease starting in 2027, with Wegovy becoming half as expensive and Ozempic a third less expensive for all patients.

Feb 25 • 09:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Influencer nurse arrested for illegal sale of weight loss drugs

A Brazilian influencer, posing as a nurse, was arrested for illegally selling weight loss medications, including tirzepatide, in Duque de Caxias.

Feb 24 • 11:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for illegal trade of weight loss drugs in Nova Odessa

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Nova Odessa, Brazil, for allegedly selling weight loss medications that were smuggled from Paraguay.

Feb 23 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for transporting weight loss drugs and anabolic steroids on a highway in the interior of SP

A 48-year-old man was arrested in Brazil for transporting illegal anabolic steroids and weight loss drugs on a highway.

Feb 22 • 18:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Swedish criminal gangs find a new source of income: selling counterfeit Ozempic

Swedish criminal gangs are now selling counterfeit weight loss medications, such as Ozempic, revealing a concerning trend in illegal drug markets.

Feb 21 • 03:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police dismantle group selling illegal weight loss medications in the West Zone of Rio

The Civil Police in Brazil dismantled a criminal group that sold illegal weight loss medications in Rio's West Zone, resulting in four arrests.

Feb 20 • 22:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Problem with obesity drugs: patients lose too much weight, get scared, and stop taking them

A new obesity drug trial reveals significant weight loss but raises concerns as patients abandon the study due to fears of losing too much weight.

Feb 20 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police shuts down clandestine laboratory that falsified weight loss drugs in Suzano; couple arrested

A couple was arrested in Suzano, Brazil, for operating a clandestine laboratory that produced counterfeit weight loss medication.

Feb 20 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for selling drugs and smuggled weight loss medications in Americana

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Americana, Brazil, for storing and selling smuggled drugs and weight loss medications from Paraguay.

Feb 20 • 15:50 UTC

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