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America's Ozempic capital is not in NYC or LA but this 'redneck' Southern city
“We’re redneck enough to be fat, but smart enough to do something about it,” a retired teacher said.
'Tadpole water' is Gen Z's latest weight loss hack: 'It makes me gag, but it's worth it'
It’s just a tad disgusting.
Dangerous Ozempic scams on the rise — how you can become very sick, lose money
US poison centers fielded nearly 3,000 semaglutide calls from January to November 2023 — 15 times the amount in 2019.
Ozempic could also help you quit smoking — here's how
Ozempic can flatten butts and maybe extinguish them, too!
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are causing people to spend less at the grocery store: study
People taking weight-loss drugs are spending less on groceries because their appetites have shrunk, according to a new study on shopping behaviors by Grocery Doppio, a data analytics firm.
Who's taking Ozempic? New data reveals 'significant' shift, prompts shortage fears
GLP-1 drug "use took off so quickly that we lost control and vision of how fast people were picking up these medications, and the trends of use are uncertain,” one...
Famed diabetes doctor reveals what's next for Ozempic-like drugs
Canadian endocrinologist Daniel J. Drucker's work paved the way for Ozempic.
Obesity drugs without the icky nausea? Researchers say it's possible
Nausea is one of the most frequently reported side effects of obesity and Type 2 diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — and one of the major reasons why some...
Designer slammed for 'I heart Ozempic' shirt
Fashionistas did not "heart" this collection.
Ozempic vs. Mounjaro: New study reveals which is better to combat obesity
Researchers didn't notice major differences in gastrointestinal troubles — like incidences of stomach virus and swelling of the pancreas — between the Mounjaro and Ozempic groups.
How Ozempic could save America's health system
Providing broad coverage of GLP-1s will be a heavy lift in the short term, but it’s a key piece of any realistic pathway to national health.
Ozempic better than insulin in lowering the risk of certain cancers: study
The study included 1.65 million people with Type 2 diabetes who were prescribed insulin, metformin or an Ozempic-like drug between March 2005 and November 2018.
Ozempic, Wegovy may cause serious eye condition, study warns
The investigation began in 2023 when Mass Eye and Ear neuro-ophthalmologists noticed that three patients in their practice had been diagnosed with the relatively uncommon disease in just one week.
Ohio congressman wants weight-loss drugs covered by Medicaid
Americans on Medicaid moved closer to receiving coverage for weight loss treatments nearly a year after an Ohio congressman introduced legislation to expand access.
I plateaued on Ozempic — now I'm trying an experimental new obesity drug
Diane Schram is giving obesity medications another shot.
Oprah Winfrey recalls Joan Rivers body-shaming her on TV: 'Why are you so fat?'
"Joan Rivers turned to me and she says, 'Tell me, why are you so fat?'" — Oprah Winfrey
Hefty pets may benefit from Ozempic-style drugs, experts say
Watch out, Garfield. Ozempic, the wonder drug helping people shed troves of excess weight, may soon have a counterpart available for chunky cats and dogs, as pharmaceutical companies are racing...
New weight loss drug may be better than Ozempic — here's how
The promising results of a phase 2 trial of pemvidutide were shared this week at the American Diabetes Association's annual science conference in Orlando.
What is 'Rice-Zempic'? Experts say trendy, bizarre drink has 'zero scientific backing'
Go against the grain.
I lost 42 pounds on Ozempic — this is the one risk I didn’t see coming
"For the first six months I was taking the drug, I was getting what I wanted — I was losing loads of weight, my back pain went away, all sorts...