Women turn to weight loss drugs in menopause: What to know about the benefits and risks
Losing weight in menopause can help with the severity of other menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, according to Shepherd. The average age for menopause, when your periods stop permanently, is 52, according to the U.S. Office on Women's Health. Menopause is reached after it has been a full year since your last period.
Weight-loss drugs didn't curb health costs within two years, data show
Drugs like Wegovy may trim your waistline but not medical costs, according to an analysis of U.S. health insurance claims shared with Reuters.
Drugs Like Ozempic Were Made For Major Weight Loss. But Could You Use It To Lose 10 Pounds?
Many people use semaglutides like Ozempic for weight loss, but can you use it to lose a small amount—say, 10 or 20 pounds? Doctors explain the concerns.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
How Ozempic, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain to Curb Substance Misuse
A recent study found significant reductions in opioid overdose and alcohol misuse among people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic.
New guidance for stroke prevention includes Ozempic, other weight loss drugs
For the first time in a decade, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association issued new recommendations for preventing strokes.
Understanding Ozempic: Weight loss, side effects and hair loss concerns
While Ozempic’s weight loss benefits are widely touted, the conversation is increasingly shifting toward its side effects. Commonly reported issues include: nausea, constipation and “Ozempic face,” a condition where rapid weight loss leads to a gaunt appearance.
Mounjaro is more effective for weight loss than Ozempic—how does it work? And why does it cost so much?
,A weight-loss drug more effective than Ozempic and Wegovy has recently been approved in Australia. The drug, tirzepatide, is sold under the brand name Mounjaro and affects feelings of hunger and fullness, as well as changing how the body processes food. (In other countries, tirzepatide is also sold under the brand name Zepbound.)
Can I Use Ozempic To Lose 10 Pounds? Doctors Explain The Health Concerns
Ozempic has become a household name over the past few years, with a slew of celebrities opening up about taking the medication for weight loss. And while many semaglutide medications are technically only approved for weight loss in overweight or obese people,
Here's all about Ozempic after Karan Johar opens up on the weight loss drug
Ozempic is a medication that aids weight loss by slowing stomach emptying, but it carries risks like thyroid cancer. Mild side effects may include nausea and changes in taste. "Ozempic face" describes facial changes from rapid weight loss.
Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says
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It’s not just obesity. Drugs like Ozempic will change the world
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TerraHealthRX Review: Convenient Access to Weight Loss Medications Like Ozempic, No Insurance Needed
Weight loss can be a challenging journey, especially when seeking effective and accessible solutions. The rise in popularity ...
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Love Is Blind’s Hannah Says Weight Loss Is ‘All Me’ After Quitting Ozempic: ‘It Made Me So Sick’
Love Is Blind star Hannah Jiles is clapping back at the accusation that controversial medication Ozempic is responsible for ...
Doctor says 11p pill could 'mimic' effects of Ozempic to help you lose weight
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I'm a pharmacist. Knockoff Ozempic and other weight loss products have serious hidden risks
In just a few years, brand-name injectable drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have rocketed to fame as ...
Kathy Bates Changed Her Life With 100-Pound Weight Loss: Before-and-After Photos of the Actress
Kathy Bates, who won an Academy Award for her performance in the 1990 thriller Misery, revealed in 2024 that she had lost 100 ...
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UK Prime Minister Plans To Encourage Unemployed Obese People ‘Back Into Work’ By Offering Free Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic & Wegovy
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is planning to encourage unemployed obese people “back into work” by offering them free weight ...