Popular drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy that promise a slimmer profile can trigger much more than weight loss. These medications can spur a slew of potential side effects, like nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, headaches and changes to the skin. One possible consequence is especially dire for the 10 million Americans using GLP-1s. The Australian government has issued … Read more
This could really move the needle in the GLP-1 weight loss market. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is injected into the fatty tissue just under the skin of the stomach, thigh or upper arm to treat obesity or Type 2 diabetes. Soon, there may be a promising alternative for the needle-averse, as … Read more
For some GLP-1 users, the road from slim to grim is a quick turnaround. Surveys show that nearly 12% of Americans have turned to Ozempic, Wegovy or similar drugs to lose weight, with prescriptions more than tripling since 2020. But new research suggests many users are unknowingly sabotaging their progress with one simple mistake. Semaglutide … Read more
Injectable prescription drugs that reduce appetite — like Ozempic, Saxenda and Mounjaro — have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. Now, Cleveland Clinic researchers may have figured out which patients have the best odds of success. Women who take Wegovy to treat obesity have the greatest likelihood of achieving 10% or more weight loss in … Read more
Ozempic has been hailed as a game-changing weight loss wonder drug, but its superpowers seem to extend well beyond treating Type 2 diabetes. Canadian endocrinologist Daniel J. Drucker — a diabetes treatment pioneer whose work paved the way for Ozempic — is sharing what’s next for this class of drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone, … Read more
Deana Buckley wanted her daughter Demi to have a fair shot at happiness. Tipping the scales at almost 200 pounds by age 15, the Michigan girl was bullied. And despite being a high school athlete — breaking a sweat on the basketball, cheer and volleyball teams — she couldn’t shake the weight. “I’d look in the mirror … Read more