Disabetes drug Ozempic now popular as a weight-loss drug
Ozempic and related GLP-1 drugs have taken Europe and North America by storm and have quickly become the darling of the weight loss world.
Do Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Affect Your Breast Health?
Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD After losing extra pounds on Ozempic (semaglutide), some are finding themselves dealing with an unexpected issue, what's become known as "Ozempic breasts." This possible side effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist medication users like Ozempic,
Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may also curb alcohol addiction, study says
A study published Wednesday suggests a surprising side effect of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic: they can be effective at curbing alcohol abuse.
FDA adds new warning to weight loss drugs
The FDA has added a new warning to drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy, cautioning that patients taking the drugs may be at a higher risk of inhaling gastric contents into their lungs while under
Weight-loss drugs can help stroke survivors prevent recurrence
The weight-loss drug Ozempic can help reduce stroke patients' risk of a heart attack or death, a new study says.
4 Ways to Prevent Muscle Loss on Ozempic & Other Weight Loss GLP-1 Medications
You can’t go far lately without seeing news and social media coverage of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound®.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the side effects of weight loss medications
From constipation to muscle loss, the side effects of some weight loss and diabetes medications can be daunting to patients. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at why these effects occur, and gives some tips on how to keep them in check.
Weight-loss drugs replacing some surgeries, but doctors say they're 'not a miracle drug'
Researchers looked at the health records of 17 million Americans with obesity and determined that between 2022 and 2023, rates of bariatric surgeries dropped by 25%, while prescriptions for weight-loss drugs more than doubled.
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Mimic Ozempic's Weight Loss Effects Naturally With a Keto-Based Diet
Everyone is raving about the slimming power of semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which experts say is as ...
Microdosing Ozempic? Why some people are playing doctor with weight-loss drugs
She’d first heard of Wegovy, a GLP-1 made by Novo Nordisk ... It was semaglutide, a drug sold under the brand names ...
'Today' host Al Roker says he doesn't judge anyone who uses Ozempic to lose weight
The "Today" host underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2002 to help him lose weight.
Tips for Safe Ozempic Dosing to Maximize Weight Loss and Reduce Side Effects
Understanding the right dose of Ozempic for you can feel a bit confusing, especially if you’re just getting started. While ...
New weight loss drug decreases appetite without nausea — and can even burn calories
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen say they have developed a drug that decreases appetite while increasing calorie ...