What if you could lose weight with a drug that won’t make you lose your lunch at the same time? New research shows it might be possible. Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Kentucky, and other institutions say they’ve found a potentially novel way to suppress people’s appetite and treat obesity—without causing […]
This Simple Strategy Could Curb One of Semaglutide’s Worst Side Effects
Semaglutide’s ability to help people lose weight is legendary, but so are the side effects. The active ingredient in medications Wegovy and Ozempic, semaglutide is renowned for causing severe nausea in some people, sometimes to the extent that they stop treatment. But new research published in the journal Diabetes Care suggests there may be a […]
Need a Testosterone Boost? Maybe Try Some Ozempic
Is there anything that Ozempic and drugs like it can’t do? A study out today finds that GLP-1 medications often raise men’s testosterone. Scientists in St. Louis, Missouri, led the research, which studied men taking one of several GLP-1 drugs for their type 2 diabetes or obesity. On average, men’s testosterone rose significantly after they started […]
Novo Nordisk Abruptly Ends Partnership with Hims, Claiming ‘Sham Compounding’ GLP-1 Drugs
Bad blood is brewing among some major players in the weight loss world. Novo Nordisk, the creator of Ozempic and Wegovy, cut short its partnership with telehealth company Hims & Hers Health Inc. over allegations that the latter is still trying to mass-market cheaper versions of the GLP-1 drugs. Bloomberg News reported the abrupt dissolution […]
The Ugly Side of Weight-Loss Drugs: Rotten Breath, Damaged Teeth, and Dry Mouth
Ozempic and Wegovy have been hailed as wonder drugs when it comes to weight loss. But as the drug has become more widely used, a number of unintended side-effects have become apparent—with the weight loss drug affecting the appearance of everything from your butt to your feet. “Ozempic face” is another commonly reported consequences of […]
Ozempic-Maker CEO Ousted Over Pharma Company’s Rocky Market Downturn
In an abrupt and surprising twist, the CEO of Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk has been ousted from his position as the head of the company. The Danish pharmaceutical giant announced Friday that, amidst a recent downturn in the company’s stock, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen would soon be stepping down as its top executive and the board would […]
People on Ozempic Are Drinking Way Less
Ozempic and similar drugs aren’t just for weight loss, more and more research is finding. New data is the latest to show that GLP-1 medications help lower people’s alcohol consumption, too. Scientists in Ireland and Saudi Arabia conducted the study, which involved around 200 patients who were prescribed GLP-1 drugs to manage their obesity. They […]
Semaglutide Shows Major Promise for Treating Serious Liver Disease
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, is poised to add to its growing list of medical uses. In a large-scale clinical trial published today, semaglutide was found to be effective at treating a severe and relatively common form of liver disease. Researchers in the U.S. and the U.K. led the Phase […]
Trump Is Promising to Lower Drug Prices. Don’t Count on It
The Trump administration pledged this week to substantially reduce the high prices Americans commonly pay for their prescription drugs. It’s a promise that will undoubtedly come up short. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order laying out the steps that the federal government, via the Department of Health and Human Services, is planning […]
How Ozempic and Similar Drugs Are Quietly Rewriting America’s Eating Habits
Research out this week might help you plan your own version of the Ozempic diet, with the results of a survey revealing the foods that people tend to avoid, or eat less of, once they start taking GLP-1 drugs. Scientists at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station led the study, a survey of past, current, and […]