How Often Do Doctors Use New Weight-Loss Drugs in Kids?
As optimism for GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss has grown, so too has their use in children. Currently, liraglutide and semaglutide are the only two GLP-1 drugs FDA-approved to treat obesity in kids ages 12 and up.
Do Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Affect Your Breast Health?
Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD After losing extra pounds on Ozempic (semaglutide), some are finding themselves dealing with an unexpected issue, what's become known as "Ozempic breasts." This possible side effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist medication users like Ozempic,
FDA Issues New Warning For Popular Weight Loss Drugs—Here's What You Need To Know
The FDA warns GLP-1 weight loss drug users of aspiration risks during anaesthesia Learn what this update means and how to stay safe before surgeries
9 Foods That Have the Same Effect as Weight-Loss Drugs
A registered dietitian reveals nine food that work like weight-loss drugs, helping to curb cravings and suppress your appetite.
Weight-loss drugs can help stroke survivors prevent recurrence
The weight-loss drug Ozempic can help reduce stroke patients' risk of a heart attack or death, a new study says.
Mimic Ozempic's Weight Loss Effects Naturally With a Keto-Based Diet
Everyone is raving about the slimming power of semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which experts say is as effective as weight loss surgery. While it's not for everyone, it can be a lifesaving option for some.
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GLP-1 Drug Shortages: How Do They Affect Patients With Diabetes?
GLP-1 drug shortages, driven by cosmetic and weight loss purposes, result in access disparities among individuals with ...
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New Guidance for Patients Taking GLP-1 Drugs Before Surgery
As the FDA issues a new warning about aspiration across all GLP-1 weight loss drugs, doctor groups are giving new ...
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Drugs like Ozempic may help lower 2nd stroke, heart attack risk
GLP-1 agonist drugs like Ozempic, and SLGT2 inhibitor drugs like Jardiance have been linked with a lower risk of a second ...
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Medicaid covers GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in just 13 states
Poorer folks' access to blockbuster weight-loss drugs through Medicaid ... treatment of obesity using glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP-1) medications, researchers discovered.
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FDA adds new warning to weight loss drugs including Wegovy
The FDA is warning that patients taking GLP-1s may be at a higher risk of inhaling fluid into their lungs while under ...
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ObesityWeek Roundup: Patients More Likely to Ration Weight-Loss Drugs
SAN ANTONIO -- Research presented at the ObesityWeek annual meeting included studies on rationing of prescription medications ...
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Many Patients Quit Taking GLP-1 Drugs: Understanding Why Is Key
In addition to ensuring equitable access to the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1 ... interest in these ...