What is berberine? TikTokers say it’s ‘nature’s Ozempic’ despite warnings

What is berberine? TikTokers say it’s ‘nature’s Ozempic’ despite warnings

This might be a tough pill to swallow. A so-called weight-loss supplement has captivated users eager to slim down for summer, but experts warn that relying on the quick-fix capsule could be dangerous. TikTokers are obsessing over berberine, a plant-derived compound that studies suggest exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, inhibits growth of certain cancer cells and lowers … Read more

‘The View’ star Ana Navarro flaunts incredible weight loss in a little black dress

‘The View’ star Ana Navarro flaunts  incredible weight loss in a little black dress

She’s giving fans a different view. Ana Navarro, 51, sizzled in a little black dress while showing off the results of her remarkable weight-loss journey. “The View” co-host took to Instagram on Sunday to share the snap, which was taken while on vacation in Colombia. “When your best friend is @leeschrager and he tells you he … Read more

Ozempic could be ‘accidental’ treatment for addiction: report

Ozempic could be ‘accidental’ treatment for addiction: report

Miracle drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — which have recently exploded in popularity for their incredible weight loss side effects — may also quell the addictive nature of a person’s mind as well, experts say. Patients who have taken these semaglutide Type 2 diabetes treatments have self-confessed to controlling their impulses more — especially when … Read more

This cookie dough recipe ‘works like Ozempic,’ health expert says

This cookie dough recipe ‘works like Ozempic,’ health expert says

She says this Oreo recipe will leave you double stuffed. A California health coach is going viral on TikTok for her five-ingredient cookie dough she claims “works like the natural version of Ozempic.” “The way Ozempic works is that it synthetically releases a gut hormone you naturally produce called your GLP-1,” Aesha Karunakaran explains in a … Read more

Ozempic helps ‘Natural Killer’ cells curb cancer in people with obesity: study

Ozempic helps ‘Natural Killer’ cells curb cancer in people with obesity: study

This trendy new drug is doing double duty. Weight loss drugs containing semaglutide, including Ozempic, could be used to fight cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers at Maynooth University in Ireland explored the wide-ranging benefits of GLP-1 medications that are commonly used to fight obesity, discovering that the treatments may aid the body’s ability to fight … Read more

Ozempic has a rival now: What is tirzepatide?

Ozempic has a rival now: What is tirzepatide?

This new drug is a jab at Ozempic. Tirzepatide, a weekly injectable that rivals celebrity-favorite Wegovy, is one step closer to approval for weight loss by the Food and Drug Administration after its latest clinical trial showed promising results. Known under the brand name Mounjaro, the drug helped study participants shed nearly 16% of their … Read more

Ozempic users report weird celeb dreams: ‘Kardashian/Jenners were my family’

Ozempic users report weird celeb dreams: ‘Kardashian/Jenners were my family’

These are some VIP zzz’s. Ozempic is the latest celebrity weight-loss craze — and now users of the drug are claiming they have experienced odd dreams about Hollywood stars. “Had my first crazy Ozempic dream, the Kardashian/Jenners were my family and dinosaurs started invading and I saved us all with essential oils,” one person described … Read more

Ozempic users seek filler to fix ‘deflated’ butts: Kim Kardashian’s doctor

Ozempic users seek filler to fix ‘deflated’ butts: Kim Kardashian’s doctor

Beauty buffs are showing up with “Ozempic body” — but it’s not the svelte physique they were promised. Hollywood’s go-to rapid weight loss drug is leaving patients with lots of saggy skin where fat used to be, according to Kim Kardashian’s doctor. Dr. Simon Ourian, 56, is the cosmetic dermatologist that stars, including the Kardashians, … Read more

Wegovy, Ozempic ads slammed as too ‘evocative’ in NYC subway

Wegovy, Ozempic ads slammed as too ‘evocative’ in NYC subway

Oh, oh, oh — oh, no. One TikToker spotted ads for a company that prescribes controversial weight loss injection drugs Wegovy and Ozempic at a New York City subway station — and it is sparking outrage among viewers. The drugs, which are known to be used among Hollywood celebs, were shown to potentially trigger a … Read more

New weight loss jab rivals Ozempic, Wegovy without downsides: study

New weight loss jab rivals Ozempic, Wegovy without downsides: study

This new weight loss shot comes with the benefits of Wegovy – without the dreaded Ozempic face. Researchers at Syracuse University and Seattle Children’s Research Institute are experimenting with a new weight loss shot that rivals its competitors already on the market, with the results of a gastric bypass surgery but without the side effects. … Read more

From tapas to mocktails: How restaurants are adapting to the Ozempic craze

From tapas to mocktails: How restaurants are adapting to the Ozempic craze

On a recent evening, the chic new Caviar Kaspia inside the Mark hotel was buzzing with a tony Upper East Side crowd including designer Libbie Mugrabi, who had gathered with five friends for a social dinner. But the group was unusually conservative when it came time to order, selecting scrambled eggs with salmon, a crab … Read more

New WeightWatchers deal gives dieters access to Ozempic

New WeightWatchers deal gives dieters access to Ozempic

WeightWatchers is taking a bite out of the weight-loss drug and telehealth industries. The weight-loss program — also known as WW International — is set to purchase the company Sequence. Sequence, a telehealth and medical subscription service, links patients with doctors who can prescribe them controversial weight-loss and diabetes drugs, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and … Read more

Meghan McCain: I’m being ‘urged’ to take Ozempic to lose baby weight

Meghan McCain: I’m being ‘urged’ to take Ozempic to lose baby weight

Meghan McCain faced a lot of pressure to take a “quick fix” to losing baby weight just four weeks after giving birth to her second child. McCain, 38, shared in an op-ed for the Daily Mail that ever since she and her husband husband Ben Domenech, 41, welcomed her daughter Clover Jade on Jan. 16, … Read more

Why Ozempic weight loss could cost you thousands — in plastic surgery bills

Why Ozempic weight loss could cost you thousands — in plastic surgery bills

Last fall, Alla started using Ozempic to lose weight. After six months on the drug, the 55-year-old had dropped 55 pounds from her 5-foot-4-inch frame. Her body looked 10 years younger, but her face had aged a decade. “My face really started to sag,” she told The Post of experimenting with the diabetes drug that … Read more

What is Ozempic? Why stars risk ‘old face’ for trendy weight-loss drug

What is Ozempic? Why stars risk ‘old face’ for trendy weight-loss drug

It’s the hottest drug in Hollywood. Ozempic — a medication designed for people with Type 2 diabetes — is being prescribed to socialites and celebrities to help them lose weight despite some alarming potential side effects. Injected once per week into the stomach, thigh or arm, Ozempic and sister drug Wegovy are comprised of semaglutide, … Read more

Hollywood Ozempic ‘craze’ triggering ‘frustrating’ drug shortages for diabetics

Hollywood Ozempic ‘craze’ triggering ‘frustrating’ drug shortages for diabetics

The use of Ozempic and Wegovy for fast weight loss is now so widespread, it’s leading to nationwide shortages of the drugs for those who need it to treat type-2 diabetes. “It’s really frustrating for a lot of patients,” Dr. Gregory Dodell of Central Park Endocrinology told The Post. He explained that some of his diabetic … Read more

This new weight-loss drug is said to be even more effective than Ozempic

This new weight-loss drug is said to be even more effective than Ozempic

This might be your best shot at shedding those extra pounds. Weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy (marketed for the treatment of diabetes under the name Ozempic) have become Hollywood’s biggest slimming secret — and soon there may be an even more potent pound buster on the market. Tirzepatide, which is taken by weekly injection on … Read more

Ozempic warning: Doctors urge caution for those using diabetes drug for weight loss

Ozempic warning: Doctors urge caution for those using diabetes drug for weight loss

Some doctors are warning against using a drug intended to treat Type 2 diabetes for weight loss after some patients said it helped them shed a few pounds. Approved by the FDA in 2017, the diabetes treatment sold under the name Ozempic helps lower blood sugar, but many patients prescribed the medication reported weight loss … Read more