GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have taken the world by storm. But some side effects, from the accepted - ...

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) therapies can be powerful tools in managing obesity, with patients taking these medications seeing weight reductions of 5%–18% in clinical trials, along with increased ...

Nearly half of seniors quit GLP-1 weight-loss drugs within a year. Experts reveal why older Americans abandon medications ...

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Ozempic is medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes . Wegovy is prescribed for long-term weight loss in adults and children. Both contain the active ingredient ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists), like Wegovy, Ozempic, or generic liraglutide, have helped you reach your goal ...

A new umbrella review reveals how GLP-1 therapies shape cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic outcomes in type 2 diabetes while highlighting drug-specific advantages and the need to manage ...

GLP-1 therapies may be used as a long-term treatment for obesity (recommendation 1; conditional recommendation). HealthDay News — Long-term glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies combined with ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — New research from experts at the University of Virginia (UVA) says that GLP-1 drugs may help people lose weight, but do not provide benefits that set the body up for long ...

A deep dive into public Facebook posts uncovers the real-world side effect patterns of GLP-1 medications, revealing what users actually experience outside of clinical trials. Study: Harnessing ...

Semaglutide, available under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and the oral tablet Rybelsus, is effective for diabetes and weight management, but like any medication, it may have some side effects.

Few new drugs have sparked as much interest and as many questions as GLP-1 agonists. Originally developed to manage blood sugar and support weight loss, these medications are currently being studied ...