This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide — the active ingredient in the brand-name meds Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus — treats type 2 diabetes and obesity or ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What Happens If You Use Expired Semaglutide? Wondering what ...

Common semaglutide side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These should get better with time. Avoid fatty and greasy foods, and eat smaller meals to minimize ...

While the WHO study saw reports of suicidal thoughts were slightly higher for semaglutide in particular, the warning applies ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

Dramatic drops in the risk of cancer and heart problems have been associated with weight loss drugs, but so have digestive problems and blindness There has been meteoric demand for the weight loss ...

The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat ...

Today, we're diving into a hot topic in the world of health and wellness: semaglutide. You might have heard about this medication in the context of weight loss. While it's a promising tool, it's ...

Research isn’t clear on whether semaglutide causes thyroid tumors. But people with a history of thyroid cancer may want to avoid using this diabetes and weight loss medication. Semaglutide is in a ...

A higher dose of semaglutide achieves a 19% loss in body weight and redefines the limits of obesity treatment.