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Barbra Streisand's Comment on Melissa McCarthy's Ozempic Use Sparks Social Media Buzz

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Melissa McCarthy and Barbra Streisand's exchange about Ozempic creates a frenzy online. Find out what happened in this hilarious drama!

Barbra Streisand recently commented on Melissa McCarthy's Instagram post, inquiring if she used Ozempic, sparking a humorous back-and-forth between the two celebrities. Streisand later clarified that she intended her question as a compliment towards McCarthy's appearance, leading to a wave of social media reactions. The exchange between the singer and actress escalated, with even Richard Simmons weighing in on the playful drama. Despite the lighthearted banter, the incident brought attention to the sensitive nature of commenting on someone's weight loss journey in the public eye.

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Melissa McCarthy responds to Barbra Streisand's Ozempic question (Business Insider)

Barbra Streisand commented on Melissa McCarthy's Instagram post asking if she used Ozempic, and later said she was trying to pay her a "compliment."

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Melissa McCarthy Reacts After Barbra Streisand Clarifies Ozempic ... (Today.com)

Melissa McCarthy had a hilarious reaction after Barbra Streisand asked if she took Ozempic in an Instagram comment.

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'Did you take Ozempic?' Barbra Streisand gives a masterclass in ... (The Guardian)

The singer just wanted to tell Melissa McCarthy how great she was looking. Was it a good idea to mention a weight-loss drug?

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Richard Simmons Weighs In On McCarthy-Streisand Ozempic Drama (TMZ)

The drama between Melissa McCarthy and Barbra Streisand over an Ozempic question ain't over yet ... 'cause Richard Simmons is now weighing on the matter.

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Melissa McCarthy on Barbra Streisand's Ozempic Comment: 'She ... (PEOPLE.com)

"The takeaway, Barbra Streisand knows I exist," McCarthy said in a fun Instagram video of herself reading a magazine celebrating the singer and actress.

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Melissa McCarthy responds to Barbra Streisand's apology after ... (Sky News)

McCarthy, known for films such as Bridesmaids and The Heat, had posted an image of herself on Instagram before Streisand replied by asking if she had taken ...

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Barbra Streisand & Melissa McCarthy Respond To "Ozempic ... (BuzzFeed News)

While people are questioning Barbra's definition of the word “compliment,” Melissa herself has leaped to Barbra's defense and totally downplayed the awkward ...

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Galderma Seizes Ozempic Face Opportunity (TipRanks)

The popularity of their weight loss treatments has boosted the fortunes of names such as Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) and Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) in recent times.

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Barbra Streisand, Melissa McCarthy and the problem with asking ... (USA TODAY)

Experts say that those curious about someone's weight loss – no matter how well-meaning they may be – should tread carefully.

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Melissa McCarthy Laughs Off Barbra Streisand's Ozempic Comment ... (Billboard)

Melissa McCarthy laughed off Barbra Streisand's comment about Ozempic, saying she loves the pop icon and there are no hard feelings.

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Ozempic helps HIV patients to combat fatty liver (The Jerusalem Post)

Ozempic can be given to people with HIV to combat fatty liver, according to a recent peer-reviewed study.

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Barbra Streisand publicly asks Melissa McCarthy about Ozempic ... (ABC News)

The drug used to treat diabetes surged in popularity last year as many turned to it to lose weight. A comment Barbra ...

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FTC targets Novo's Ozempic among 300-plus 'junk' patents (FiercePharma)

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is not done with its crackdown on what it views as improper listing of patents with the FDA.

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FTC Targets 'Junk' Patents Including Novo's Ozempic, GSK's Trelegy ... (BioSpace)

In a bid to improve competition in the industry, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is challenging the patents of 20 different pharmaceutical products, ...

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The latest government crackdowns on biotech you need to know (STAT)

Today's biotech news includes Akili's layoffs and unpopular ADHD video game treatment, Bristol Meyers Squibb's appeal, and more.

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Barbra Streisand Surprised by Backlash Over Her Melissa McCarthy ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Barbra Streisand is seemingly taken aback by the backlash over an Ozempic comment she left on Melissa McCarthy's latest Instagram post.

FTC targets 'junk patents' on Ozempic, other top drugs (BioPharma Dive)

The move broadens the antitrust regulator's ongoing campaign against allegedly “improper or inaccurate” patent listings by drugmakers. Published May 1, 2024.

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Melissa McCarthy Responds to Barbra Streisand's Ozempic ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Melissa McCarthy has responded to Barbra Streisand's Ozempic comment, writing in part, "She thought I look good! I win the day."

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Melissa McCarthy “Wins the Day” After Barbra Streisand's Ozempic ... (Vanity Fair)

Streisand explained that she “forgot the world is reading!” when she commented on McCarthy's Instagram post asking if she'd taken weight loss drugs.

Long Island Woman Arrested For Selling Misbranded And ... (Department of Justice)

Isis Navarro Reyes Allegedly Sold Misbranded Adulterated Weight Loss Drugs to Customers Without a License to Administer Such Drugs.

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Wannabe TikTok influencer sold Ozempic, tainted weight loss drugs ... (New York Post)

A Long Island woman was busted for illegally peddling tainted weight loss drugs, including Ozempic, on TikTok, the feds allege.

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Melissa McCarthy reacts to Barbra Streisand's awkward question ... (Fox News)

Barbra Streisand asked Melissa McCarthy in a since-deleted comment on Instagram if she was taking Ozempic. The rogue question went viral on social media, ...

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FTC Challenges 'Bogus' Patents on Ozempic and Other Drugs (MedPage Today)

Federal regulators are challenging patents on 20 brand-name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), ...

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Denmark to restrict Ozempic, other GLP-1 drugs, to treat type 2 ... (Reuters)

Denmark will start putting patients suffering from type 2 diabetes on cheaper drugs before prescribing so-called GLP-1 drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, ...

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Ozempic Gives Novo Nordisk 'Superpowers' in Denmark: Big Take (Bloomberg)

The drugmaker's meteoric rise has also been a boon for the economy, which would have stagnated last year without Novo's massive investments, expanding ...

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FDA, doctors warn about compounded Ozempic. What we found at ... (Boston 25 News)

It's a popular drug that millions of people are taking to lose weight, but the federal government and doctors are warning users about some versions of the ...

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