Many people are doing an end-run around their doctor's office, reaching out to potentially unreliable sources that promise to set them up with Wegovy, Zepbound and other weight-loss drugs.

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis said Wednesday that it does not plan to enter into the "frenzy" of weight loss drugs.

A phenomenon called 'Ozempic Babies' are raising concerns about weight loss drugs after multiple reports of surprise pregnancies.

"Weight loss medications are not one size fits all and patients should always discuss options with a trusted medical professional," one expert told Newsweek.

Around 25 percent of U.S. adults said they would consider using prescription weight loss medications, like Ozempic or Wegovy, without consulting their doctor, according to a new study from The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center.

A new study from The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center found that 25% of U.S. adults would consider using prescription weight loss medications without consulting a doctor first. Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the story!