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 […]
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 […]
Scientists Discover Potential Ozempic Rival That Could Help People Lose Weight With Less Nausea
Wegovy, eat your heart out. In a new research paper, scientists say they’ve discovered a naturally occurring hormone that might help people lose weight while avoiding the side effects commonly associated with semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) and similar drugs. A team of researchers at Stanford Medicine conducted the study, published last […]