Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it?
A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic. Experts weigh the pros and cons of the practice.
"They're not shortcuts": How weight loss drugs became the business of shame
The use of GLP-1 drugs sparked the term "Ozempic shaming" to describe the negative perceptions faced by those who choose medical interventions for weight management. Some critics argue that using the drugs is akin to "taking a shortcut," overlooking the complex factors that contribute to obesity.
A New Ozempic? Researchers Develop New Weight Loss Drug That Doesn't Cause Nausea
The drug's development was funded by Novo Nordisk, the maker of popular semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. While these GLP-1 receptor agonists are effective in weight management, they often come with side effects such as nausea.
Ozempic 3.0? This drug causes the greatest weight loss — by far
Researchers from Canada reviewed the results of 26 trials to determine which of the weight loss jabs are the most effective for obese adults who do not have diabetes.
‘Ozempic’s biggest night’: How weight loss drugs showed up at the 2025 Golden Globes
Just eight seconds into the start of the 2025 award show season, Nikki Glaser, the host of the 82nd Golden Globes, dubbed the show “Ozempic’s biggest night.” The comedian wasn’t joking. She’s following the lead of Jimmy Kimmel,
Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro: Your Go-To Guide for Weight Loss with Meds
Everything you need to know about using Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro to shed those extra pounds. We dive into their perks, potential pitfalls, and why you should always have a doc on board.
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be up for Medicare price negotiations — will Trump support it?
Medicare’s drug pricing negotiations — the first of their kind in the United States, passed under President Joe Biden — face an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration.
Verdiva launches with $410M for weight loss drugs to challenge Ozempic, Wegovy
The round is one of Europe’s largest-ever biotech VC deals, signalling investor appetite for the booming weight loss market.
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on Medicaid and have become yo-yo dieters who, despite their best efforts at changing their eating habits and lifestyles,
Polls On Weight Loss And Will Power
Polls provide a useful window into understanding how Americans view their own weight and the recent availability of drugs ...
Obesity vaccine could make us ‘immune’ to gaining weight from a high-fat, high-sugar diet
Researchers are exploring whether microorganisms found in cow’s milk and soil can help prevent weight gain typically caused ...
Ozempic and Similar Drugs May Offer Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss, Including Reduced Alcohol Cravings
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, all GLP-1 anti-obesity medications, may offer health benefits beyond weight loss. Studies show ...
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Is Ozempic’s impact on food and beverage sales exaggerated?
Consumers who take GLP-1 drugs might switch what they eat, but they largely spend the same amount of money on CPG food and ...
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Why are people microdosing Ozempic? Boston medical spa explains uptick in popularity
People looking to shed a few pounds have started microdosing popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic. A Boston Medspa explains why it has seen an uptick in popularity.
Nutritionist Highlights The Dangers Of Ozempic
Let's take a detailed look at the dangers of using Ozempic: Reports link Ozempic to blindness and NAIOD, making it a risky ...