July 22 (Reuters) – The risk of hair loss in patients taking GLP-1 drugs for obesity or diabetes, while low, is higher than with other diabetes drugs, new studies suggest. At two or more years after starting treatment, the odds of a new diagnosis of alopecia in GLP-1 users were 37 percent higher than in … Read more
A recent study suggests GLP-1-related weight loss may improve some women’s relationships and employment status. Rebecca Diamond, professor of economics at Harvard University in Boston, independently published research that found an association between weight-loss medications and a change in women’s social and economic outcomes. Diamond used the Understanding America Study, a panel survey from the University of Southern California, … Read more
America is slimming down — one shot at a time. The number of US adults turning to blockbuster GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss has hit a record high, nearly quadrupling in just two years. Now, the shift is showing up on the scale, with national obesity rates edging lower after years … Read more
Neurologists are warning that popular weight-loss medications could have severe negative effects on neurodegenerative conditions like ALS. Jinsy Andrews, MD, a neurologist and director of NYU Langone’s ALS Center, says the very mechanism that makes these drugs popular — rapid weight loss — can go against the biological needs of patients with neuromuscular disorders. GLP-1 agonists have shown … Read more
A woman went to the ER to deal with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She thought it might be due to stress. It turned out to be a goopy green mass that formed in her stomach — with a little help from her GLP-1. The 63-year-old was seen by doctors at Brigham and Women’s … Read more
There’s a nasty new job hazard to building employees in NYC’s most pampered zip codes — and it’s lurking in the trash. Residents at one luxe Upper East Side address received a sharp written warning after one staffer was shocked to discover they’d been jabbed by someone’s used needle while bagging building trash — and it wasn’t … Read more
The “fauxzempic” era is well underway. Many brands are marketing alternatives to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, but certain foods may also boost the effects of the naturally occurring hormone responsible for reducing hunger and stabilizing blood sugar. A recent study found one diet that not only boosted GLP-1 but also increased longevity and reduced body fat. … Read more
Doctor’s orders: When it comes to longevity, DIY is a don’t. Peptides, GLP-1s and hormones have all become buzzy topics in the health and wellness world, with fans raving about personal transformations and biohacking wins. But just because you can buy something easily online doesn’t mean you should. In fact, doctors find the do-it-yourself mentality … Read more
GLP-1 meds could be stifling your senses. The drugs, originally developed to manage diabetes, have exploded in use after being approved to treat obesity, with as many as 1 in 8 adults currently taking the jab. But those lean-seeking masses could end up losing more than just their apple bottoms, as new research suggests the meds can … Read more
They’re sweeping the country — and raising questions in the locker room. At least one in eight American adults say they’ve used a GLP-1 drug such as Ozempic or Wegovy to lose weight or manage a chronic health condition, a stunning rise in just a few years. And while top athletes may seem unlikely candidates … Read more
Among those taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, exercise rates are decreasing, according to new research. The study, set to be presented at ENDO 2026 (the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting) in Chicago this week, found that adults with obesity who lost weight with a GLP-1, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, “significantly reduced” their physical activity. In an Endocrine … Read more
Taking a shot at crime? GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro could be helping people make better choices — and not just with their food. A new study published today in the journal Criminology suggests these medications can actually make people less likely to act violently. Photographee.eu – stock.adobe.com Though GLP-1 agonists are prescribed to … Read more
Anti-fat jabs are throwing fashion a new curve. A staggering $5 billion in clothing inventory is at risk of going to waste thanks to fashionistas melting away their waists on GLP-1 drugs, per alarming new reports. As the A-list likes of singer Meghan Trainor and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks Nader lead the charge in getting lean via Type 2 … Read more
Uncontrollable vomiting. Seizures. Throwing up blood. These are some of the horrifying symptoms people have reported after overdosing on GLP-1 drugs. Though the drugs have been around since 2005 to manage diabetes, they exploded in use after 2021, when Wegovy was approved by the FDA to treat obesity. Since then, GLP-1 use has quadrupled to … Read more
Millions of Medicare patients will be eligible for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy at a cut-rate $50 per month under an upcoming government program. Up to 14 million Medicare recipients are overweight and could qualify for the discounted drug program — known as the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge — which rolls out July 1 … Read more
GLP-1s seem to be fertile ground for a variety of health benefits. Recently, research has suggested the weight loss drugs might also help reduce risk of dementia and depression, help with ADHD symptoms and even reduce risks of breast cancer. Now, new findings suggest GLP-1s — popularly sold under brand names like Ozempic and Mounjaro … Read more
You may yet be able to lean out without losing out, as a new drug could save GLP-1 users from the flat fate of “Ozempic butt.” A symptom of rapid weight loss, Ozempic butt is characterized by a sudden loss of volume and muscle in key areas, leaving users looking and feeling deflated. And Americans … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal has joined a growing list of former athletes taking GLP-1 drugs. The Hall of Famer revealed he started taking Zepbound to combat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), something he was diagnosed with in 2011, shortly after retiring from the NBA. The medications, initially primarily used to treat Type 2 diabetes and OSA, have gained … Read more
From shedding pounds and treating sleep apnea to lowering the risk of heart attacks, GLP-1s have rapidly evolved beyond their original purpose of treating Type 2 diabetes. Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are now being studied for a growing list of possible benefits, with early research pointing to possible effects on substance use disorders, neurodegenerative … Read more
Ear we go again. In yet another plastic surgery trend sparked by GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, patients who have dropped the pounds are now longing to plump up their sagging lobes — which, according to plastic surgeons, is a fast and easy way to give ears back their “youthful” appearance. “It seems so random, but … Read more