weight loss
GLP 1 study conversations just took a turn from health talk to workplace reality, and the findings are uncomfortable. According to new research from Harvard University economist Rebecca Diamond found that women who started taking GLP 1 weight loss medications saw a notable shift in employment outcomes, especially if they were not working before using the drugs. According to the National […]
The daily pill, called Foundayo, follows the approval of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill in recent months. The lowest dose is expected to cost $149 a month for people paying out of pocket. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a new weight loss pill from drugmaker Eli Lilly. The daily pill, called Foundayo, is […]
Microdosing weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is trending on social media, but local medical experts warn against it. Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe of Rochester Regional Health says there’s no FDA approval or clinical evidence supporting this use. Reasons for microdosing range from avoiding side effects to saving money, but he recommends exploring safer options, including bariatric surgery. […]
For the first time ever in decades the United States has seen a drop with obesity. Researchers study over 16 million people and found a slight drop from 2022 – 2023, experts believe Americans using weight loss medication could be a factor. Despite the slight decline, obesity remains a widespread issue, and experts emphasize the […]
GLP-1 drugs, such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound, originally developed for diabetes and weight loss, are showing promise in preventing certain cancers. These medications work by regulating hormones, slowing digestion, and reducing hunger, which helps manage obesity—a key risk factor for cancers like breast, colon, liver, and ovarian. Recent studies suggest that GLP-1 drugs can […]
Ozempic, a drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes, is facing a shortage due to its off-label use for weight loss, leading to concerns among diabetic patients who rely on it. Jim Cox, who has Type 2 diabetes, was unable to refill his prescription for Trulicity, a similar medication, due to the shortage. The demand […]
A shortage of popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have prompted a skyrocketing demand. Which has also lead to scammers on social media offering to ship weight loss drugs for lower prices — and without a prescription. A joint investigation conducted from February through April by the nonprofits Digital Citizens Alliance and Coalition […]
In a prime-time special titled “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,” Oprah Winfrey delved into the evolving landscape of weight loss, spurred by the introduction of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Acknowledging her own struggles with weight stigma throughout a 25-year public journey, Winfrey aimed to dismantle the shame and judgment surrounding weight and […]
You may remember Mama June from the hit reality series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo as the mother of the shows star Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson. Well Mama June Shannon scored her own reality show Mama June From Hot To Not which focuses on her extreme weight loss and body transformation.
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