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One 79-year-old Patient Given Unapproved Powerful Obesity Drug
Speculation swirled around a report that a single patient -- a 79-year-old man -- was given access to a powerful new obesity drug that's still awaiting federal approval.
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Drudge Report
· Jun 23, 2026
ELI LILLY gave extraordinary obesity drug access to 79-year-old patient. Who?
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Sweden Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
Study: Combined medication and lifestyle changes work best for children with obesity
Study: Combined medication and lifestyle changes work best for children with obesity
Medical Daily
· Jun 30, 2026
A New Vaccine Option Is Now Available for Kids with Diabetes, Heart Disease, or Other Chronic Conditions
FDA approved Capvaxive for kids 2-17 with chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, June 18, 2026. Here's what families managing pediatric chronic illness need to know.
The Daily Beast
· Jun 23, 2026
White House Cornered on Identity of Patient, 79, Given Special Weight Loss Drug
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyA 79-year-old man was given special access to an unreleased Eli Lilly obesity drug in April that was unavailable to the public. At first, those with knowledge of the patient’s identity would not directly deny that the man was President Donald Trump, who turned 80 earlier this month.Stat News reported Tuesday that the drug, called retatrutide, drew the interest of several top health officials, suggesting that the person who obtained it was high up the chain of command.Read more at The Daily Beast.
NaturalNews.com
· Jul 5, 2026
Study: Lifestyle Interventions Outperform Drugs Alone for Childhood Obesity
(NaturalNews) A new analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics found that behavioral and lifestyle interventions for adolescent obesity significantly reduced body mass i...
Brisbane Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Aaron lost three fingertips because of eczema. One injection could have spared him
The life-changing medication was recommended for children aged six to 11 in March 2022. Kids are still waiting.
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Related coverage for "One 79-year-old Patient Given Unapproved Powerful Obesity Drug": Drudge Report — ELI LILLY gave extraordinary obesity drug access to 79-year-old patient. Who?. Sweden Herald — Study: Combined medication and lifestyle changes work best for children with obesity. Medical Daily — A New Vaccine Option Is Now Available for Kids with Diabetes, Heart Disease, or Other Chronic Conditions. The Daily Beast — White House Cornered on Identity of Patient, 79, Given Special Weight Loss Drug. NaturalNews.com — Study: Lifestyle Interventions Outperform Drugs Alone for Childhood Obesity. Brisbane Times — Aaron lost three fingertips because of eczema. One injection could have spared him