The increasing popularity of weight loss drugs like Wegovy®, Ozempic, Mounjaro and metformin may have you wondering how all these options stack up. Are there benefits to one over the other? How do ...

The increasing popularity of weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and metformin may have you wondering how all these options stack up. Are there benefits to one over the other? How do side ...

When it comes to managing weight loss and type 2 diabetes with medications, research shows that it's out with the old and in with the new. Investigators from Mass General Brigham looked at claims data ...

Injectables like Ozempic may be grabbing headlines right now, but some of the best weight-loss pills are a more accessible and practical option for many women. “These oral agents have been around for ...

Metformin vs. Ozempic: What’s the Difference? Metformin (Fortamet, Glumetza) and semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus) are medicines that treat type 2 diabetes. They both lower blood sugar, but they work ...

Dr. Eisenson answers the question: 'What Is Adipex, How Does it Work?' February 1, 2009 -- Question: What is Adipex (phentermine), how does it work, and how effective is it in reducing weight? Answer: ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 75-year-old woman who isn't prediabetic or diabetic. My BMI is 31.2. My doctor has prescribed a trial of metformin for weight loss as an alternative to starting Ozempic or one ...

Researchers found that by December 2023, more than 1 in 3 of the medications being started for type 2 diabetes treatment were GLP-1RA-based medications. When it comes to managing weight loss and type ...

The diabetes drug metformin can help kids manage weight gain associated with bipolar drugs. Children taking metformin were ...