Not only will Ozempic make you skinny... it could make you rich, too
READ MORE: What they don't tell you about Ozempic Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have helped millions of Americans lose hundreds of pounds. And now, new research shows they could also help pad their bank accounts. Obesity’s impact on health is well known, with a 25 to 60 percent increased risk of heart attack, a 30 to 53 percent increased risk of diabetes, and a 64 percent higher risk of stroke. However, it also carries a massive economic toll , costing the economy around $1.4trillion annually in healthcare costs, lost productivity and absenteeism from work, premature deaths, and disability. Research has shown that losing weight saves the individual money as well, not just the country. A study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University found when a 20-year-old goes from being obese to just overweight, they save on average $17,655 in future healthcare expenses. Around 15 million Americans have used Ozempic or a similar medica...