Rapid weight loss drugs: What senior adults should know before using
Consumer Reports warns that there are important considerations, especially for older adults, before starting these treatments.
These Drugs Could Offset the Side Effects of Weight Loss
Popular weight-loss therapies like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound result in both fat and muscle loss.
Drug may counteract muscle loss and osteoporosis after rapid weight loss
Rapid weight loss affects muscle mass and can increase the risk of osteoporosis. But now there is good news for people taking weight loss medication who may be at risk. A new study indicates that the drug bimagrumab can counteract the side effects.
Weight-loss, diabetes drugs linked to vision problems in small study
GLP-1) receptor agonists, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, were linked to vision problems in a small study. Here's what doctors have to say.
US FDA Says Shortage of Novo's Weight-Loss Drug Resolved
All doses of Novo's diabetes treatment Ozempic and weight-loss drug Wegovy were listed as available on the FDA's website in October, but the treatments were not taken off the offi
The Ozempic shortage is over, a big threat to off-brand weight loss drug sellers
The shortage of Novo Nordisk’s (NVO) blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs is officially over, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Ozempic and Wegovy shortage ends, setting up weight loss drug showdown
Ozempic and Wegovy, the popular GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss, are no longer in short supply, the FDA declared Friday. Why it matters: That's good news for Novo Nordisk (whose stock rose 5% Friday) and potentially bad news for Hims & Hers (which fell 26%).
Hims Stock Crashes After FDA Resolves Weight-Loss Drugs Shortage
Hims stock dropped sharply Friday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the shortage of widely-used weight-loss and diabetes drugs has been resolved. The FDA website indicated that the shortage of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy has ended.
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Effects of rapid weight loss on mood and performance among amateur boxers
Aims—To examine the effects of rapid weight loss on mood and performance among amateur boxers. Methods—Participants were 16 experienced amateur boxers. In stage 1, structured interviews were used ...
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New findings explain bananas’ effect on weight loss
Discover the science behind bananas' impact on weight loss from blood sugar control to exercise performance. Learn how to maximize their benefits.
'I'm a doctor - the viral 'Mounjaro Drink' is misleading, but it may have some benefits'
TikTok is full of wellness and health trends, and a leading doctor has shared his thoughts on the new 'Mounjaro drink' people are claiming 'fast tracks weight loss' ...
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Can oatmeal drinks help with weight loss?
Despite some proponents’ claims, replacing breakfast with an oatmeal drink is not likely to promote rapid weight loss or similar effects to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 ...
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Known diabetes drug raises concerns over skin aging effects
The diabetes medication Ozempic has emerged as an unexpected player in the weight loss arena, sparking intense ...
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The risks and side effects of weight loss injections (and they’re not all bad)
It is unclear what’s behind this effect but some experts have suggested it may be down to telogen effluvium – hair loss triggered by a change in the body, such as rapid weight loss.