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🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Anna Bratt: Who Should Have Access to New, Expensive Weight Loss Medications?

The recent denial of a subsidy for the weight loss medication Wegovy raises questions about who can afford access to such costly treatments.

Feb 27 • 18:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Simona Lipne Warns Those Struggling with Overweight: 'Medication is the Last Thing'

Simona Lipne shares her transformative weight loss journey and emphasizes that medication should be a last resort for those battling obesity.

Feb 27 • 14:47 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mazdutide, the 'miracle' injection to lose up to 15% of weight created by China

A new obesity medication, Mazdutide, developed by China’s Innovent Biologics and Eli Lilly, has shown significant weight loss results and is on track for approval in China.

Feb 27 • 03:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

What do we know about Mazdutide, the medication with which you can lose up to 20 kilograms in a year?

Mazdutide, a weight-loss medication, shows significant weight loss results in a Chinese study, with participants losing an average of nearly 19% of their body weight over 48 weeks.

Feb 27 • 03:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Shape Fake': Woman arrested on suspicion of selling irregular weight loss medication in Florianópolis

A woman was arrested in Florianópolis for selling unapproved weight loss medication as part of Operation 'Shape Fake'.

Feb 26 • 16:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"My weight skyrocketed": the most feared adverse effect of Ozempic that a Victoria's Secret model experienced

Remi Bader, a Victoria's Secret model, reported severe weight gain and adverse side effects associated with the diabetes medication Ozempic, which she used to manage her weight and health issues.

Feb 24 • 11:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Novo Nordisk shares fall by 11 percent – set back with weight loss drug

Novo Nordisk shares have dropped by 11 percent due to setbacks related to its weight loss medication.

Feb 23 • 10:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

New obesity drug dose approved: studies show up to 21 percent weight loss

A new 7.2 mg dose of an obesity medication has been approved, with studies indicating it can lead to significant weight loss in patients.

Feb 23 • 09:25 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The former Ozempic researcher has a simple message: Try this food first

Anette Sams, a former researcher involved in the development of Ozempic, advocates for eating more cabbage instead of relying solely on medication for weight management.

Feb 22 • 19:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Should pharmaceutical companies advertise to consumers?

The article discusses the personal experience of Tamar Abrams, who turned to Ozempic, a diabetes medication associated with weight loss, due to health issues stemming from personal hardships and the influence of advertising.

Feb 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Janne Kataja was 'sickly overweight' – then he started medication and received a crucial tip from his doctor

Finnish actor Janne Kataja struggled with significant weight issues and knee pain, prompting a shift in his health approach through medication and professional guidance.

Feb 22 • 04:45 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)
National & Local

Two people are arrested in Pouso Alegre with weight loss pens and in vitro fertilization medication

Two individuals were arrested in Pouso Alegre, Brazil, for smuggling and fraud involving unauthorized medications including weight loss pens and in vitro fertilization drugs.

Feb 19 • 16:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New concerns about weight loss medications: What happens if they work too well?

Recent trials of a weight loss drug called retatrutide show significant weight loss, raising concerns among researchers about the potential for excessive weight loss and related side effects.

Feb 18 • 20:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman unable to get pregnant has baby after taking Mounjaro

A woman who struggled with infertility for years successfully conceived after losing significant weight by using the weight-loss medication Mounjaro.

Feb 18 • 12:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Developer of Ozempic's Bold Claim: This Plate Model is as Effective as Weight Loss Medication – 'The Body Can Do It Itself'

A former pharmaceutical executive claims that activating certain cells and hormones through a specific diet can be as effective for weight loss as taking Ozempic, a popular medication.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Weight loss pens: when is the use of the medication indicated without health risks

Brazil's health agency warns about the risks of using weight loss pens without medical supervision, highlighting potential severe side effects.

Feb 14 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested for illegal sale of controlled medications in Angra dos Reis

A woman was arrested in Angra dos Reis for illegally selling controlled medication associated with weight loss at a price of R$ 1,400.

Feb 13 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Carnival, Alcohol and Weight Loss Pens: Why This Combination Is the Worst Possible

A young public relations professional experienced health issues while celebrating a pre-Carnival event in São Paulo, highlighting concerns over the risks of mixing weight-loss medications with alcohol.

Feb 13 • 18:29 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Is it magical? These are the risks of using Ozempic, a medication used for weight loss

The article discusses the risks associated with using Ozempic, a medication that has gained popularity for weight loss despite not being a magic solution.

Feb 12 • 15:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SC registers 4 cases of neurological side effects after use of weight loss pens, says SES

Four cases of neurological side effects following the use of weight loss pens have been reported in Santa Catarina, Brazil, linked to the substance tirzepatide in the injectable medication Mounjaro.

Feb 11 • 17:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I bought £20 weight loss jabs over WhatsApp – one week later I almost died'

A mother nearly died after using counterfeit weight loss injections purchased from a beautician on WhatsApp.

Feb 11 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for illegal sale of weight loss medications in Angra dos Reis

A 63-year-old man was arrested in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, for illegally selling weight loss medications using counterfeit prescriptions.

Feb 11 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

What is pancreatitis, which generated an alert about weight loss pens

Brazil's health regulatory agency Anvisa has issued a warning about the risks associated with improperly using weight loss pens, including acute pancreatitis, which can be fatal.

Feb 11 • 12:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver arrested in PR for transporting medication used in weight loss pens was paid to deliver cargo to Guarulhos (SP) and was on his second trip

A driver was arrested in Brazil for illegally transporting 400 vials of tirzepatide, a medication used in weight loss pens, while on his second delivery trip from Medianeira to Guarulhos.

Feb 11 • 03:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Warning about self-medication with Ozempic and Wegovy; drugs are used as a treatment for weight loss

Health experts warn that the rapid expansion of Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss poses risks due to self-medication and misuse.

Feb 9 • 22:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG2 of Monday, February 9, 2026

ANVISA has issued a warning following an increase in pancreatitis notifications linked to weight loss pens, while Brazil is investigating six deaths associated with the medication.

Feb 9 • 22:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Novo sues American competitor for selling copy medicine

Novo Nordisk is suing an American competitor to stop the sale of copies of its weight loss and diabetes medications in the USA and to seek compensation for losses.

Feb 9 • 12:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Study: This Happened After Stopping Weight Loss Medication

Research indicates that the benefits of the obesity medication tirzepatide fade away after patients discontinue their treatment, with significant weight regain observed in many cases.

Feb 9 • 09:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

21.5 stone woman loses 10 stone in 6 months eating same meal every day

A 22-year-old woman from Manchester loses 10 stone in six months by following a strict diet and taking a weight loss medication called Mounjaro.

Feb 9 • 08:39 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

American company gives up the sale of Wegovy copy

The American telehealth company Hims and Hers has decided to cease the sale of a copy of Novo's weight loss medication Wegovy after discussions with industry stakeholders.

Feb 7 • 21:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Copy of Wegovy pill withdrawn

The company Hims and Hers has ceased offering its cheaper copy of Novo Nordisk's weight loss medication Wegovy after constructive talks with stakeholders.

Feb 7 • 21:04 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Mijares reveals if he took any medication to lose more than 20 kilos and reacts to reconciliation rumors with Lucero

Singer Manuel Mijares discusses his recent weight loss and addresses rumors of a possible reconciliation with Lucero during an interview.

Feb 6 • 19:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

About 90 ampoules of tizerpatide from Paraguay were seized by the Federal Revenue in Aracaju

Approximately 90 ampoules of tizerpatide, a weight loss medication, were seized by the Federal Revenue Service in partnership with the Post Office in Aracaju.

Feb 5 • 20:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Sue Radford says secret to three stone weight loss is 'nature's Ozempic'

Sue Radford shared her weight loss journey, dispelling rumors that she used medication for her three-stone transformation.

Feb 5 • 09:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Mounjaro has cost me thousands but it's also basically free

Somers Arrowsmith, who has lost over seven stone while using Mounjaro weight loss jabs, shares her experience of balancing the cost of the medication with significant weight loss savings.

Feb 5 • 07:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Novo Nordisk has never made as much money as now – so why is the stock diving?

Despite record sales of its popular weight loss medication and a profit of 102 billion kroner, investors are fleeing from Novo Nordisk.

Feb 4 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple Arrested for Illegal Sale of Weight Loss Medications in Angra dos Reis

A 33-year-old man was arrested and a 36-year-old woman was indicted for illegally selling weight loss drugs in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, during an operation aimed at combating the clandestine medication trade.

Feb 4 • 11:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

How the interior of SP became a route for the entry of 'Mounjaro from Paraguay' into the country

The interior of São Paulo has become a key entry point for smuggled weight loss medications from Paraguay, with over 5,500 illegal units seized by the Military Police in just the first 20 days of January 2026.

Feb 4 • 10:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Woman says stopping Mounjaro was scary - 'I've never felt hunger like it'

A woman named Charli-Dee Johnson experienced extreme hunger and changes in eyesight after discontinuing Mounjaro, a weight-loss medication that helped her reach her target weight.

Feb 4 • 07:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Radio show host became barely recognizable: lost 39 kg and revealed how she managed it

Radio show host Julija shared her weight loss journey on Instagram, explaining how stress, hormonal disorders, and psychological issues contributed to her rapid weight gain, and detailing her process of finding the right medication with her psychiatrist.

Feb 3 • 19:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

My daughter, 7, injected herself with my skinny jab - I thought she was dying

A seven-year-old girl was hospitalized after accidentally injecting herself with her mother's weight loss medication, believing it would alleviate her stomach ache.

Feb 3 • 11:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Girl, 7, left 'lifeless' in hospital after injecting herself with mum's weight loss drugs

A seven-year-old girl was hospitalized after injecting herself with a significant dose of her mother's weight loss medication, mistakenly thinking it would alleviate her stomach pain.

Feb 3 • 09:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

Poet Normunds Beļskis has lost 48 kilograms in a year. What is his secret?

Poet and health minister advisor Normunds Beļskis lost 48 kilograms due to health issues, aided by a doctor's supervision of a weight loss medication after undergoing hip surgeries.

Feb 3 • 08:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

UK regulatory agency warns of acute pancreatitis and deaths associated with weight loss pens

Users of weight loss pens, such as Mounjaro or Wegovy, should be aware of the rare but real possibility of developing acute pancreatitis, according to a warning from the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Feb 2 • 11:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Oprah reveals struggle with 'shame' of weight-loss drugs and what happened when she quit

Oprah Winfrey discusses her experience with GLP-1 weight-loss medication and the challenges she faced after quitting, including regaining weight.

Jan 15 • 19:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

A person who naturally lost 60 kg revealed the rule that changed everything

A person shares on Reddit how they naturally lost 60 kg through a simple but crucial lifestyle change, proving weight loss can be achieved without medication.

Jan 15 • 13:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I tried to quit Mounjaro and will have to pay £200 a month for life

Kelly Parish, who lost significant weight using Mounjaro, must continue the medication for life as she regained weight after attempting to quit.

Jan 15 • 07:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Medications like Ozempic help with weight loss, but you gain weight faster after stopping

A woman in Bratislava shares her experience using Ozempic for weight loss while highlighting concerns about rapid weight gain after discontinuation.

Jan 13 • 13:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

With the Wise One: When Gene Therapy Becomes a Hope for Life

The program highlights groundbreaking medical advancements in treating chronic and rare diseases, including FDA approval of a new daily oral medication for weight loss and a gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy.

Jan 11 • 16:04 UTC

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