I’ve been taking a GLP-1 since 2024 — it’s not a magic pill, it’s a life preserver

I’ve been taking a GLP-1 since 2024 — it’s not a magic pill, it’s a life preserver

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Magic pills promising to help overweight people slim down are nothing new. When I was a teenager on Staten Island, back when ephedra was still legal, I bought a bottle … Read more

A hidden ingredient in the new Ozempic and Wegovy pills may have downsides

A hidden ingredient in the new Ozempic and Wegovy pills may have downsides

Downside to dropping pounds? The new pill form of popular GLP-1 drugs contains a compound that could cause troubling side effects. Historically, semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, has been administered via weekly injections into the fatty tissue just under the skin of the stomach, thigh or upper arm. But due to consumer … Read more

Drugs like Ozempic can increase your risk of a silent but serious health issue by 30%

Drugs like Ozempic can increase your risk of a silent but serious health issue by 30%

A bone-crushing side effect? The benefits of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are myriad, from weight loss to improved cardiovascular health to potentially preventing dementia, lowering the risk of depression, and reducing the intensity of migraines. However, new research suggests these wildly popular meds could substantially raise your risk of developing a different serious condition. The research team … Read more

Drugs like Ozempic may have a surprising benefit: study

Drugs like Ozempic may have a surprising benefit: study

Talk about a surprise perk. Numerous additional benefits of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic continue to be discovered, from improving cardiovascular health to potentially preventing dementia and lowering the risk of depression. Now, one more benefit could be added to the list, thanks to new research that found the blockbuster drugs could be a … Read more

Exclusive | We lost weight on GLP-1 drugs — and then we lost our sex drives

Exclusive | We lost weight on GLP-1 drugs — and then we lost our sex drives

Welcome to The Thin Line, The New York Post’s series about the darker side of GLP-1 drugs. Though GLP-1 agonists sold under brand names like Ozempic have helped millions of people lose weight, manage diabetes and improve other health conditions, they are not without risks. Check back for more stories about the lesser-known downsides of … Read more

Gym bros are ditching steroids for these healthier performance enhancers

Gym bros are ditching steroids for these healthier performance enhancers

Swole — without the serious side effects. For generations, gym rats have turned to illicit steroid use for bigger muscles, despite the numerous side effects and dangerous risks, from roid rage and infertility to, in some cases, death. But the landscape of muscle-building is being reshaped as a growing number of fitness bros ditch the … Read more