Ozempic and drugs like it have done wonders for weight loss by mimicking the natural hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps control blood sugar and appetite.
An Iowa pharmacy whose business partners have sued it for millions is now being sanctioned by the state for distributing counterfeit Ozempic.
A leading doctor reveals 10 everyday foods that naturally mimic the effects of Ozempic. They can help curb cravings, boost metabolism, and ease weight loss.
A sweeping analysis of global studies reveals that stopping weight loss drugs, including well-known treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy, often triggers a rapid return of lost pounds.
While clearing up some misconceptions about her health journey, the actress, 44, reflected on the use of medicines like GLP-1 amid Hollywood's Ozempic craze.
'The Hunting Wives' actress Chrissy Metz gets candid in a new cover story for PEOPLE on her thoughts about using weight loss drugs including GLP-1: 'I just want to live the longest life possible'
New research links weight-loss medications semaglutide and tirzepatide, including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, to an increased risk of rare eye conditions.
A new study shows drugs such as Ozempic come with a small but increased risk of a condition known as an ‘eye stroke’.
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As lawyers who represent whistleblowers under the False Claims Act, we expect a new era of fraud cases tied to GLP-1 drugs, including Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro.
Once the golden child of the weight-loss boom, the Danish drugmaker now faces a painful financial slimming of its own.
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Here’s what you need to know about Ozempic and cancer, including what the current research shows.
Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk slashed its sales forecast and saw its value plunge by nearly $100 billion.
Stopping prescription weight loss drugs often leads to significant weight regain, according to a large-scale analysis of 11 global studies. Researchers found that although these medications, including GLP-1-based treatments like semaglutide and tirzepatide, help patients lose substantial weight ...
So many people in western countries are turning to weight loss drugs such as Wegovy/Ozempic and Mounjaro that concerns have started to emerge about maintaining ready supplies.
Plenty of folks have been using GLP-1s — generic knockoffs of popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound — to jump-start their health journeys lately · But those folks could be in for bad news. That’s because a recent ruling by the FDA that there was no longer a shortage ...
Ozempic is linked to a potentially higher risk of vision loss in some studies. Doctors explain how GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss affect the eyes.
Some businesses are trying to lure diners on GLP-1s with miniature meals and tiny tasting menus.
Scientists have found new evidence that Ozempic can slow or even reverse aging — yet another health benefit of the popular jab.
The pioneering Danish drugmaker was once the most valuable company in Europe, but analysts say a number of missteps reversed its fortunes.
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Cheryl Burke has opened up about how she shed weight, going from 150lbs to 109lbs. Divulging her daily food intake, she shared, 'I eat licorice. I have my morning fruit shake.'
Some anecdotal reports claim that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy may cause hair loss. GLP-1-related hair loss is typically temporary, and some treatments may help facilitate hair regrowth.
These new supplemental products are offering similar benefits to drugs like Ozempic — but experts say it may be a placebo effect.
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Cosmetic surgeons are reporting a growing number of patients with sagging skin and facial hollowing after losing weight with drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
A new study in mice has found that muscle loss associated with weight loss from GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may not be as high as recently thought.
Eli Lilly’s weight-loss pill, orforglipron, shows promising results in trials, offering a needle-free alternative to injectables like Ozempic and Mounjaro. In a major study, people who took the drug lost more than 12 per cent of their body weight. Is it better than popular injectables?
People taking the new wonder drug orforglipron lost an average of 12.4 per cent of their body weight after 72 weeks and benefited from reductions in bad cholesterol, blood fats and blood pressure.
Gil believes that Luka used Ozempic to lose weight quickly.
As the list of health benefits of semaglutide drugs grows, perhaps it is time to think about assessing their impact on people without medical conditions
When faced with type 2 diabetes, Maria prioritized her health and chased her dreams.
Loss of lean body mass is a common side effect of the weight-loss drug Ozempic, raising concerns that the drug could be reducing muscle mass and strength. New research in mice suggests that muscle mass changes less than expected, but muscles may still get weaker, pointing out an urgent need ...
Novo Nordisk underestimated the impact of competition from personalized compounded drugs when providing sales estimates for its GLP-1 diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, according to an | Novo Nordisk underestimated the impact of competition from personalized compounded drugs when ...
Ali Eastburn, 58, used a 'miracle' GLP-1 weight loss drug to lose weight before her son's wedding. But she missed her son’s rehearsal dinner — and nearly missed his wedding — when her appendix burst while traveling, which happened after she took a higher dose of a compounded version of ...
Danish company to cut costs and consider layoffs after competition from Mounjaro and the copycat market
Researchers found Ozempic-induced weight loss decreased muscle mass by about 10 per cent
Once aimed at diabetes patients, drugs like Ozempic are famous for bringing about rapid weight loss. But the injections often come with side effects,
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk posted a sharp rise in second-quarter net profit Wednesday, but rising competition is weighing on sales of its diabetes and obesity treatments Ozempic and Wegovy in the United States.It faces growing competition from rival treatments made by US group ...
The one-time leader in weight loss drugs continues to lose customers to Eli Lilly and less expensive compounders
There’s a new kind of nosy parker in the United States, a person who seems to think it’s fine to blurt out “Are you on Ozempic?” to those they barely know.
The diabetes medication semaglutide has recently become a trendy weight loss treatment. But like every drug, there are downsides—and potentially serious side effects.
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy obesity drugs said some of the prices could come down, as President Trump called for drugmakers to immediately lower their prices for Medicaid. This comes as Novo Nordisk's sales showed the weakest growth in four years as the Danish drugmaker loses ground to ...
Three new studies suggest that Ozempic and related diabetes and weight loss drugs may help protect the brain from strokes.
Ozempic has become a popular off-label tool to support weight management. Learn what experts say on Ozempic for weight loss, its safety and effectiveness.
Originally created to treat type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has proven effective therapy for a surprising number of ailments and conditions.
Sean and Catherine Lowe said the Ozempic craze is “hard to watch.” The Bachelor alums said there are healthier options rather than “taking an easy route.”
As use of the popular anti-diabetic and weight-loss drug Ozempic skyrockets, so have concerns about the medication's side effects. One such side effect is loss of "lean mass"—body weight that isn't fat—raising concerns that Ozempic could be reducing muscle mass and strength.