Americans' voracious appetite for GLP-1 weight loss drugs has the nation on pace to spend more than $1 trillion on prescription drugs this year, a new report says.

People turning to injectable GLP-1 treatments—a class of drugs that mimics that hormone to control diabetes and promote weight loss—now have another way to take the medication. On Dec. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Wegovy ...

In 2026, new obesity pills will push the booming GLP-1 market into its next chapter. Pills may serve as a more convenient — and in certain cases cheaper — alternative to today's blockbuster injections that could attract entirely new patients.

The recall of the prescription-only anxiety medication was initiated by its distributor, Viatris, on March 17

A few common medications, like statins or drugs to treat high blood pressure, appear to help lower the risk for dementia. But others, including some you can buy over the counter, may increase the risk.