GLP-1 drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide offer powerful weight-loss effects but come with unanswered questions about long ...

Recent studies show the surging popularity of Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs for weight loss is driving employer health ...

In the first quarter of 2018, there were less than five postpartum GLP-1 prescriptions, but by the second quarter of 2022, the number rose to 34 per 10,000 and sharply increased to 173 per 10,000 in ...

A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as young as 6 when combined with diet and exercise, a small new study shows. Liraglutide lowered body mass, ...

Saxenda (liraglutide) is a GLP-1 agonist injection pen medication used to support long-term weight loss in adults with obesity, adults with overweight and weight-related health issues, and certain ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Weight loss can be a challenge, even for those who eat healthily and exercise regularly. Injectable weight loss medications — also ...

Celebrity endorsements by Elon Musk and Serena Williams have pushed weight loss medication into the mainstream. Demand is so great it’s fueling trade in often dangerous counterfeit products.