A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that a majority of American adults are at risk of developing heart disease.
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2020, file photo, the heart rates, blood pressure levels and oxygen levels of COVID-19 patients are closely tracked in an intermediate care wing of UW Hospital's COVID-19 unit in Madison, Wis. in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that a majority of American adults are at risk of developing heart disease . syndrome, which is the overlap of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Scientists are exploring ways to reduce the risk of heart disease and discovered that weight loss drugs can have an impact on heart health.
Access, however, is an issue. The drug costs over $1,300 for a 28-day supply, which is usually only covered by insurance if it is used to treat diabetes. In late March, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issuedsaying Medicare Part D plans can start covering anti-obesity drugs if they have FDA approval for an additional benefit like heart health.
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