People Are Overdosing on Semaglutide Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy
Dosing errors in the medication semaglutide, prescribed as Wegovy and Ozempic, can cause severe or prolonged gastrointestinal issues that require medical attention
Can Coffee's Effects on Appetite and Digestion Cause Weight Loss?
A new generation of coffee concoctions on social media is putting the spotlight back on the drink’s possible weight-loss effects
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What’s the Secret behind Ozempic’s Sweeping Health Benefits?
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs are being investigated as treatments for many health conditions—from dementia to addiction to kidney problems
Tracking Ozempic’s Nausea Side Effect to Specific Neurons May Lead to Better Drugs
The neurons that produce a sick feeling and food aversion are distinct from those that induce a feeling of fullness
Cheaper Versions of Popular New Weight-Loss Drugs Are Being Developed
As the patents on various weight-loss drugs near expiration, companies in India and China are vying to make lower-cost versions that will widen access to such treatments
Ozempic Cuts Risk of Kidney Disease Death in People with Diabetes
Semaglutide, the same compound in obesity drug Wegovy, slashes risk of kidney failure and death for people with type 2 diabetes
What Happens When You Quit Ozempic or Wegovy?
Many researchers think that Wegovy and Ozempic should be taken for life, but myriad factors can force people off the drugs
First Weight-Loss Drug Gets Approval for Heart Disease. Here’s What We Know
The FDA recently approved semaglutide (Wegovy) for preventing serious heart conditions in some people, but questions remain about how it works
Ozempic and Mounjaro Aren’t the Same. Here’s How Weight-Loss Drugs Compare
A plethora of new weight-loss drugs are now available in the U.S., but they aren’t necessarily the same. Here’s a guide to the latest GLP-1 receptor agonists
Your Body Has Its Own Built-In Ozempic
Popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, target metabolic pathways that gut microbes and food molecules already play a key role in regulating
Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs Are Sparking a Risky New War on Obesity
The world has launched into an era of injectables not just to treat obesity but to manage weight. Is that all good news?
Slipping on Your New Year’s Resolutions? Science Tips to Get on Track
Studies of goal setting reveal why it’s so hard to keep resolutions—and how to make ones that actually stick