Yesterday
Lean profits, leaner CEO: Inside the Novo Nordisk miracle
The global chief executive of weight loss drug giant Novo Nordisk, Mike Doustdar, lost 25 kilos – but he did it the old-fashioned way.
This Month
There’s no shortcut to being skinny or young. Why do we keep trying?
Even as plastic surgery and GLP-1 drugs become more normalised, there are limits to what they can do.
Why you shouldn’t panic about GLP-1 muscle loss
Social media influencers and supplement companies have stoked concerns, but experts say the issue is a lot more complicated.
They hated exercise. Weight-loss drugs changed everything
For some people, the medications have transformed their relationship with physical activity.
Eli Lilly confirms oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug being evaluated by TGA
The expected launch of a second oral GLP-1 in the United States has sparked major interest in Australia.
February
Weight-loss drugs drive double-digit Chemist Warehouse sales
The popularity of the medication is boosting sales in hair and beauty products at the pharmacies giant, and a new oral version will drive demand even higher.
Super-size meals ending in Make America Healthy Again
Cash-strapped US consumers are seeking cheaper options as the cost of living rises and weight-loss drugs become more available.
Intermittent fasting no better than dieting, study finds
Debate about the best slimming strategies is set to intensify after research revealed intermittent fasting is not the miracle solution people thought it was.
Starving to death: Malnutrition risk from weight loss drugs
An Australian-led study suggests dietary intake and nutrition are being ignored in global studies of GLP-1s, which could result in malnutrition, even scurvy.
January
Thanks to Ozempic, we’ve entered fashion’s new age of reconstruction
From corsets to bustles and oversized panniers, the female form is being exaggerated – or distorted – like never before. What exactly is going on?
Instagram’s dad-bod busting, energy boosting pills are all about vibes
For $1000 a year, these supplements can manifest a jawline and stop menopause pain. But why are these Australian natural remedies all registered in Wyoming?
Weight-loss ad blitz prompts warning from doctors
Social media feeds are being flooded with advertisements for weight-loss programs, which doctors say are skirting laws that ban direct advertising of medicines.
Medical staff accuse Eucalyptus of overwork and underpay
Eucalyptus’ medical assistants in Manila claim the heavily backed start-up has presided over a culture of overwork and toxicity as it closes in on a $1.37 billion valuation.
Weight-loss drug wealth divide drives push for cheaper jabs
Australians pay less for weight-loss drugs than many other countries, but prices could be coming down as drug companies develop pill alternatives to injections.
Doctors divided on push for taxpayer-funded weight-loss drugs
Labor is considering advice to subsidise weight-loss drugs for obese people with heart disease, but doctors say more people need access to cheaper treatments.
Study finds weight loss drugs effective, but there’s a catch
An international review of weight-loss drug trials has found people who stop taking weight-loss medication return to original weight in less than two years.
6 rules for losing weight and keeping it off
A growing school of thought says getting slimmer is more complicated than the conventional wisdom of calories in versus calories out.
The surprising new use for Ozempic
Some doctors are prescribing GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to help reduce cravings for alcohol and illicit drugs. But research on the benefits remains limited.
December 2025
How Ozempic is changing Christmas lunch
From roast turtle and giant cabbages to prawns and pavlova, Australian festive menus have evolved. Weight loss drugs may prompt another adjustment.
Why Oprah Winfrey can’t discuss what brought her to Australia
Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of weight-loss drug Mounjaro, is sponsoring a series of Oprah Winfrey live events. But local laws restrict her explaining why.
