Weight Loss

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A person in a convenience store aisle choosing a healthier snack over candy, reflecting the impact of weight loss drugs on snacking choices.

Weight loss drugs and gummies change how Americans choose snacks

Impulse candy purchases plummeted 10% at a major convenience store chain in neighborhoods with high GLP-1 prescription rates.

Siobhan Walsh·August 3, 2026

Close-up of a defined bicep muscle symbolizing strength and health, with a subtle background suggesting medical advancement and positive health outcomes.

Apitegromab drug helps GLP-1 users keep muscle mass

In a recent trial, an experimental drug helped patients on GLP-1 medications reduce muscle loss to just 14.

Aylin Kaya·June 12, 2026