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health2 years ago•1 min saved

Weight Gain Concerns: Eli Lilly's Obesity Drug Users Experience Regained Weight After Quitting

Eli Lilly shares dropped 2.3% after a study revealed that patients who use its weight-loss treatments may experience weight gain once they stop taking the drugs. The study focused on Zepbound, a recently FDA-approved drug for obesity and overweight patients. Those who continued taking Zepbound experienced additional weight loss, while those given a placebo saw their weight increase. The findings highlight the importance of ongoing treatment for obesity as a chronic disease. The active ingredient in Zepbound, tirzepatide, is also present in Lilly's popular weight loss and diabetes medicine, Mounjaro.

via Investopedia|

#eli-lilly #health #obesity

healthcare2 years ago•2 min saved

Legal Battle: Lawsuits Take Aim at Insurance Companies Over Weight-Loss Drugs and Surgery

Two insurance companies in Washington state are facing lawsuits for refusing to cover weight loss treatments, including new weight loss drugs and follow-up surgeries. In one case, a woman is suing her public employee plan for not covering weight loss drugs, while another woman is suing Regence BlueShield for declining coverage for her weight loss surgery. The lawsuits argue that denying coverage for weight loss treatments is discriminatory and violates Washington state law, which recognizes obesity as a disability. The plaintiffs claim that treating obesity now can save on future healthcare costs related to conditions like cancer, heart disease, and joint replacements. The lawsuits are seeking class action status to include others who have been denied coverage for similar weight loss treatments.

via MyNorthwest|

#discrimination #healthcare #insurance-companies

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Cold Temperatures: A Promising Path to Enhanced Weight Loss Treatments"

Neuroscientists at Scripps Research have identified a cluster of neurons in mice that activate food-seeking behaviors when exposed to cold temperatures. This discovery could lead to improved weight loss treatments and metabolic health therapies. The researchers found that these neurons, located in the xiphoid nucleus of the midline thalamus, respond to a cold-induced energy deficit rather than cold itself. By understanding the brain's response to cold and its influence on feeding behaviors, scientists hope to enhance fat burning without increasing appetite, potentially revolutionizing weight loss strategies.

via SciTechDaily|

#appetite #cold-temperatures #health