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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Gen Z and Millennials Have Differing Views on Ozempic
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Gen Z and millennials have radically different views on GLP-1s like Ozempic and how much they want the weight loss and diabetes drugs regulated, according to a new report from GLP-1 prescription weight loss company Levity. While 40 percent of current and recent GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) users said the current regulations are fair, 28 percent want fewer rules and 22 percent said there should be more. But in the millennial age group, users tend to want less regulation, while Gen Z leaned toward more. Why It Matters GLP-1s, which are injectable drugs that mimic hormones to reduce blood sugar and promote weight loss, have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. Popular products, including Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy and Zephound, have been a game changer for many Americans who are obese or have type 2 diabetes. However, stricter FDA rules are now in effect, banning certain compounded GLP-1s and making it more difficult for many Americans to secure the drugs, especially if using it for weight loss reasons. Ozempic is medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes. Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images What To Know The Gen Z and millennial response to the stricter FDA rules have been notably different, according to Levity. At 31 percent, millennials were the most likely to favor fewer GLP-1 regulations compared to 19 percent of the group who wanted more. Gen Z, meanwhile, favored stricter rules at 37 percent, while 32 percent wanted fewer. "Millennials are more likely to be prescribed a GLP-1 as compared to Gen Z; therefore, it is not surprising that millennials desire less regulation on these drugs," Richard Frank, MD, MHSA, and chief medical officer at Vida Health, told Newsweek. "Having said that, the regulatory environment surrounding compounded agents, in general, and compounded GLP-1s, specifically, is not as rigorous as it is for branded and generic drugs. Therefore, compounded drugs carry unknown risks that more regulated medications do not." Because semaglutide is no longer on the FDA shortage list, compounding it can carry legal risks. Already, the effects are being felt, as 17 percent of GLP-1 users said it has become harder to get their medication since the FDA tightened rules on compounded semaglutide, Levity reported. There was also a difference in how the generations viewed their use of the drugs. While 75 percent of GLP-1 users believed they'll still be on their treatment plan a year from now, Gen Z was the least likely to think so, at 58 percent. What People Are Saying Board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Caroline Messer told Newsweek: "Millennials, many of whom are now managing midlife weight and metabolic health concerns, may see GLP-1s as a practical tool and want fewer barriers. Gen Z, meanwhile, is generally more wary of long-term unknowns, hence leaning toward more safeguards. Broadly, Americans are divided but lean toward keeping current regulations." Richard Frank, MD, MHSA, and chief medical officer at Vida Health, told Newsweek: "From a business perspective, limiting access to compounded drugs when branded drugs are available protects the drug companies' patents. This protection provides the financial incentive for drug companies to develop innovative new therapies." What Happens Next The long-term effects of GLP-1 medication use are so far unclear. A recent study discovered a new link between taking GLP-1 drugs and elevated risk of pancreatitis and kidney conditions, including kidney stones. And GLP-1 medications have also been associated with a higher risk of digestive problems, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and even stomach paralysis in rare cases.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
With Bonnaroo canceled, here's where artists are playing make-up shows in Nashville
Several Bonnaroo performers aren't allowing the rained-out festival to get in their way of getting on stage. Following the festival's historic, mid-way cancelation, a number of them announced impromptu Nashville shows, allowing attendees to keep the party going 65 miles away from The Farm. On June 13, festival organizers canceled the annual event due to severe weather and flooding. Officials posted their announcement at 7:40 p.m. June 13 on X. "We have put our hearts and souls into making this weekend the most special one of the year, and cannot express how crushed we are to have to make this decision," read a statement. "Thank you in advance for your patience, your positivity and your unfailing Bonnaroovian spirit." The cancellation left many artists and fans disappointed but some are planning to keep the party going. Here's what to know about the recently announced make-up shows in Music City. The Pinnacle, 910 Exchange Lane Levity, an EDM trio who was scheduled to perform on June 13-14, announced a show at the Pinnacle on June 14, along with Inzo Music who was also scheduled to perform June 13. "Nashville/[B]onnaroo attendees! We're throwing a show with @inzomusic tomorrow at Pinnacle to make up for our show being cancelled!" announced the group on social media, while sharing a link for fans to purchase tickets and remain updated. Tickets for the show go on sale June 14. Cannery Hall, 1 Cannery Row Of The Trees, Tape B, and Detox Unit will be performing at Cannery Hall on June 13 at 11 p.m. - 3 a.m. Tickets are available online at OF THE TREES x TAPE B x DETOX UNIT Tickets, Friday, June 13 2025 | Prekindle. Jack's Mannequin, who was scheduled to perform in the Other Tent on June 15, will instead be performing at Cannery Hall that same day. Fans can remain updated on ticket information at the following link: andrewmcmahon - Link in Bio & Creator Tools | Beacons. Barstool Nashville, 123 Second Ave. South RL Grime, a trap and bass music DJ, announced a show on June 14 at Barstool Nashville. The DJ was scheduled to perform that same day on the Other Stage from 10-11 p.m. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Bonnaroo acts turn to Nashville after cancellation. Where to see them
Chicago Tribune
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Longtime Chicago Cubs fan revels in Pete Crow-Armstrong using his group Levity's song for walkup music
John Hauldren has been a Chicago Cubs fan all his life. During the team's last homestand, he got a text message from a high school friend. It was the first text he had received from him. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong had just used 'Front to Back' — a song from Hauldren's electronic music group, Levity — as his walkup music in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. 'I was like 'What? Like, no way,'' Hauldren recalled. 'I, like, had to do my research for myself.' Sure enough, it was true. Hauldren confirmed the authenticity of the moment through a tangential connection to the emerging star. Crow-Armstrong's girlfriend has a cousin who is friends with the girlfriend of PJ Carberry, another member of Levity. 'My girlfriend, her cousin and her sister actually all just went to go watch them in Arizona,' Crow-Armstrong said. 'I had already been talking about making one of their songs my walkout, so I just decided to do it.' Crow-Armstrong, a 23-year-old Southern California native, also uses Larry June's 'Still Boomin' for his walkup song. He said he isn't a big fan of dubstep — the subset of electronic dance music where Levity lands most of the time — but he likes Levity's stuff. Music is a prominent part of Crow-Armstrong's daily routine, and he enjoys the process of picking a walkup song. 'Music's the best thing ever. I mean, literally, universally, it is the best thing ever,' he said. Hauldren, 26, has a similar opinion when it comes to Crow-Armstrong's baseball team. Hauldren is the youngest of four siblings in a White Sox family from suburban Chicago. He grew up going to White Sox games on the South Side. But he was always a Cubs fan. 'It just kind of stuck, and a lot of my friends were Cubs fans, too,' he said. 'So thankfully my dad would suck up his pride or whatever you would call it and take me to a Cubs game every once in a while.' The beginning of Levity goes back to Hauldren and Carberry connecting at the University of Iowa in 2017. They met Josh Tarum through mutual friends, and they started making music together. Hauldren and Carberry live in Chicago, and Hauldren worked on much of 'Front to Back' at their place in Bucktown — not far from Wrigley Field. 'My window is the skyline of Chicago and stuff,' Hauldren said. 'And so seeing that song get played at Wrigley Field when it was made watching the skyline of Chicago and being very close to Wrigley Field was just insane to me.' After Crow-Armstrong used the song as his walkup music, Hauldren posted on Instagram about how much it meant to him. He tagged Crow-Armstrong in the post, and the two talked. They are hoping to meet up at some point. Levity played Coachella this year, and it is going to Lollapalooza this summer in Chicago's Grant Park. But Hauldren said his connection with Crow-Armstrong ranks right up there when it comes to his most memorable experiences with his group. 'I'm just very happy that if someone ever plays a walkout song for us, that it was the Cubs,' he said. 'Like I couldn't be happier that, you know, of all the teams that it was my team.'
San Francisco Chronicle
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Longtime Cubs fan revels in Pete Crow-Armstrong using his group's song for walkup music
CHICAGO (AP) — John Hauldren has been a Chicago Cubs fan all his life. During the team's last homestand, he got a text message from a high school friend. It was the first text he had received from him. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong had just used 'Front to Back' — a song from Hauldren's electronic music group, Levity — as his walkup music in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. 'I was like 'What? Like, no way,'" Hauldren recalled. 'I, like, had to do my research for myself.' Crow-Armstrong's girlfriend has a cousin who is friends with the girlfriend of PJ Carberry, another member of Levity. 'My girlfriend, her cousin and her sister actually all just went to go watch them in Arizona,' Crow-Armstrong said. 'I had already been talking about making one of their songs my walkout, so I just decided to do it.' Crow-Armstrong, a 23-year-old Southern California native, also uses Larry June's 'Still Boomin' for his walkup song. He said he isn't a big fan of dubstep — the subset of electronic dance music where Levity lands most of the time — but he likes Levity's stuff. Music is a prominent part of Crow-Armstrong's daily routine, and he enjoys the process of picking a walkup song. 'Music's the best thing ever. I mean, literally, universally, it is the best thing ever,' he said. Hauldren, 26, has a similar opinion when it comes to Crow-Armstrong's baseball team. Hauldren is the youngest of four siblings in a White Sox family from suburban Chicago. He grew up going to White Sox games on the South Side. But he was always a Cubs fan. 'It just kind of stuck, and a lot of my friends were Cubs fans, too,' he said. 'So thankfully my dad would suck up his pride or whatever you would call it and take me to a Cubs game every once in a while.' The beginning of Levity goes back to Hauldren and Carberry connecting at the University of Iowa in 2017. They met Josh Tarum through mutual friends, and they started making music together. Hauldren and Carberry live in Chicago, and Hauldren worked on much of 'Front to Back' at their place in Bucktown — not far from Wrigley Field. 'My window is the skyline of Chicago and stuff,' Hauldren said. 'And so seeing that song get played at Wrigley Field when it was made watching the skyline of Chicago and being very close to Wrigley Field was just insane to me.' After Crow-Armstrong used the song as his walkup music, Hauldren posted on Instagram about how much it meant to him. He tagged Crow-Armstrong in the post, and the two talked. They are hoping to meet up at some point. Levity played Coachella this year, and it is going to Lollapalooza this summer in Chicago's Grant Park. But Hauldren said his connection with Crow-Armstrong ranks right up there when it comes to his most memorable experiences with his group. 'I'm just very happy that if someone ever plays a walkout song for us, that it was the Cubs,' he said. 'Like I couldn't be happier that, you know, of all the teams that it was my team.' ___
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Longtime Cubs fan revels in Pete Crow-Armstrong using his group's song for walkup music
CHICAGO (AP) — John Hauldren has been a Chicago Cubs fan all his life. During the team's last homestand, he got a text message from a high school friend. It was the first text he had received from him. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong had just used 'Front to Back' — a song from Hauldren's electronic music group, Levity — as his walkup music in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. 'I was like 'What? Like, no way,'" Hauldren recalled. 'I, like, had to do my research for myself.' Sure enough, it was true. Hauldren confirmed the authenticity of the moment through a tangential connection to the emerging star. Crow-Armstrong's girlfriend has a cousin who is friends with the girlfriend of PJ Carberry, another member of Levity. 'My girlfriend, her cousin and her sister actually all just went to go watch them in Arizona,' Crow-Armstrong said. 'I had already been talking about making one of their songs my walkout, so I just decided to do it.' Crow-Armstrong, a 23-year-old Southern California native, also uses Larry June's 'Still Boomin' for his walkup song. He said he isn't a big fan of dubstep — the subset of electronic dance music where Levity lands most of the time — but he likes Levity's stuff. Music is a prominent part of Crow-Armstrong's daily routine, and he enjoys the process of picking a walkup song. 'Music's the best thing ever. I mean, literally, universally, it is the best thing ever,' he said. Hauldren, 26, has a similar opinion when it comes to Crow-Armstrong's baseball team. Hauldren is the youngest of four siblings in a White Sox family from suburban Chicago. He grew up going to White Sox games on the South Side. But he was always a Cubs fan. 'It just kind of stuck, and a lot of my friends were Cubs fans, too,' he said. 'So thankfully my dad would suck up his pride or whatever you would call it and take me to a Cubs game every once in a while.' The beginning of Levity goes back to Hauldren and Carberry connecting at the University of Iowa in 2017. They met Josh Tarum through mutual friends, and they started making music together. Hauldren and Carberry live in Chicago, and Hauldren worked on much of 'Front to Back' at their place in Bucktown — not far from Wrigley Field. 'My window is the skyline of Chicago and stuff,' Hauldren said. 'And so seeing that song get played at Wrigley Field when it was made watching the skyline of Chicago and being very close to Wrigley Field was just insane to me.' After Crow-Armstrong used the song as his walkup music, Hauldren posted on Instagram about how much it meant to him. He tagged Crow-Armstrong in the post, and the two talked. They are hoping to meet up at some point. Levity played Coachella this year, and it is going to Lollapalooza this summer in Chicago's Grant Park. But Hauldren said his connection with Crow-Armstrong ranks right up there when it comes to his most memorable experiences with his group. 'I'm just very happy that if someone ever plays a walkout song for us, that it was the Cubs,' he said. 'Like I couldn't be happier that, you know, of all the teams that it was my team.' ___ AP MLB:
