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Medicare plans can cover Wegovy — but not for weight loss

Although the program does not cover the drug for weight loss purposes, the decision could open up access and provide a potential path for future efforts. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued guidance for Medicare Part D plans run by private companies to cover obesity drugs to beneficiaries as long as […]

Medicare to cover obesity drugs, but not for weight loss

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued guidance allowing anti-obesity drugs, but only if they are indicated to treat conditions other than obesity. CMS cited the recent expansion of indications for the anti-obesity drug Wegovy as influencing its decision. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Wegovy approval earlier this month to […]

Scott Disick steps out with mystery woman in LA after drastic weight loss

Scott Disick made headlines on Friday when he was spotted leaving a nightclub with a mysterious woman after a night of partying. The “KUWTK” alum, who appeared to have lost a lot of weight, was seen sitting in the back seat of a sprinter next to an unknown woman wearing a maroon dress and black […]

Zion Williamson weight ‘concern’ escalates into Stephen A. Smith-Pelicans war

There doesn’t seem to be a truce in sight between Stephen A. Smith and the Pelicans. The online spat between the parties continued Monday, with an ESPN personality directly addressing the team on “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” Comments from a few days ago regarding forward Zion Williamson’s weight. The Pelicans outscored Smith’s 1.5 points […]

Pelicans voice rips Stephen A. Smith for ‘lazy’ Zion Williamson weight jab

Stephen A. Smith has long criticized New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson for his lack of form, and his latest jab was aimed at former NBA player and current team television analyst Antonio Williamson. This led to criticism from Daniels. After Smith conditioned Williamson again on Friday. spoke on ESPN “It’s not about his game. […]

Mets prospect Eric Orze hopes weight helps his game

PORT STREET LUCIE — We’ll see a little more action from Eric Olze this season, but he may have fewer weapons. The Mets relief prospect said he played last season at 195 pounds, but after offseason strength training, the right-hander has bulked up to 209 pounds. He hopes the extra weight will help him make […]

Jon Gosselin and daughter Hannah using medication, CellSound therapy for weight loss

Former reality star Jon Gosselin is embarking on a unique weight loss journey with his daughter Hannah. “I became complacent with my health,” Gosselin told Entertainment Tonight, admitting that she had gained a lot of weight. Fox News Digital confirmed that he and 19-year-old Hannah will be given semaglutide, a generic version of Ozempic, a […]