Terrible—and Amazing—Side Effects of Weight Loss Drugs

The Terrible—and Amazing—Side Effects of Weight Loss Drugs
GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss involve all kinds of side effects—good and not-so-good—that may or may not strike the average user. (Reminder that there are many of these meds now. GLP-1s currently used for weight loss—although not all are expressly approved for this purpose—include Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide),
New Weight Loss Drugs May Fight Obesity-Related Cancer, Too
Cancer researchers found that patients on GLP-1s had significant risk reductions for 10 of 13 obesity-associated cancers.
'Probably going to be the most prescribed drug'; The future of weight loss drugs
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are changing the game for weight loss.  GLP-1 medications were originally intended to treat type 2 diabetes, but a growing number of people are using it for weight loss.
Can't Afford Ozempic? A Complete Guide to Other Effective Weight Loss Alternatives
Ozempic, Zepbound, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 medications have transformed the way we lose weight. People who take them report life-changi
"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.
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Early Intervention Central to Treating Muscle Mass Loss in Patients Losing Weight With GLP-1 Meds
Research showed that patients who lose weight on GLP-1 agonists frequently experience muscle mass loss. Obesity experts share ...
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Weight-Loss Showdown: Is It Time for an RCT of Bariatric Surgery vs GLP-1s?
Surgery is the gold standard, GLP-1s are all the rage—whether a head-to-head study is needed depends on who you ask.
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Activin R for weight loss
New Activin R-based medications can emerge as perfect solutions for balancing weight loss and muscle building, making a ...
GLP-1 weight loss medications pose challenges for c-stores. Here’s how retailers can respond.
Users of Ozempic and other drugs are shunning items like energy drinks and salty snacks, research shows. But there are ...
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US Doctor Claims Weight Loss Drug, GLP-1, Leads To Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors
A study found that disruptions in homeostasis from quick weight reduction by consuming GLP-1 drug can elevate cortisol - a ...
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Novo Nordisk Links High-Dose Wegovy to Increased Weight Loss in Phase III Trial
Wegovy, the weight-loss brand of semaglutide, has a recommended maintenance dose of 2.4 mg. Novo ran the Phase III STEP UP ...
Maker of weight-loss drugs to ask Trump to pause price negotiations: Report
Eli Lilly and other drugmakers are reportedly planning to urge the Trump administration to pause Medicare drug-price ...
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Down 23%, Is This Dividend Giant a Buy After GLP-1 Sales Miss?
Next to artificial intelligence, weight-loss drugs have been one of the biggest themes investors latched onto in 2024. Eli ...