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Weight loss injections like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have revolutionized the obesity fight, helping millions of Americans shed stubborn pounds, lower their blood sugar, and reduce their risk of chronic illness. But for many, the promise of dramatic weight loss comes with a steep price: tough side effects. Paul Curran, MPharm, a clinical pharmacist with Optimal You in the UK, says …

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Weight-loss GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could be an effective safeguard against dementia in diabetes patients and help prolong lifespan, a study suggests.  Diabetes has long been linked to dementia, with an increased risk of around 70 percent, due to high blood sugar levels that can damage vessels supplying blood to the brain, blocking the flow of oxygen. Traditionally, metformin has …

I made my name in cycling as an unapologetically fat endurance rider. For years, I have advocated for plus-size riders, and the need for bigger cycling clothing, improved transparency on weight limits, and inclusive riding communities. My journey was even chronicled in a 2021 documentary by Shimano, All Bodies on Bikes, which led to the creation of a nonprofit dedicated …

Blockbuster weight loss drugs could slash the risk of developing memory-robbing dementia, a major study suggests.  Researchers in Ireland analyzed clinical trials of nearly 165,000 taking drugs to lower their glucose (blood sugar) and treat diabetes. The team found most glucose-lowering treatments had no significant impact on dementia risk. However, people taking GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy were 45 …

Scientists have identified a natural Ozempic hiding in nearly every grocery store across the US.  Brazilian researchers discovered that okra, a fuzzy green pod often overlooked in supermarkets, may help reduce body fat, improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and even protect vital organs like the liver from obesity-related damage. The research, conducted on rats, points to the vegetable’s potential as …

Is there anything that Ozempic and drugs like it can’t do? A study out today finds that GLP-1 medications often raise men’s testosterone. Scientists in St. Louis, Missouri, led the research, which studied men taking one of several GLP-1 drugs for their type 2 diabetes or obesity. On average, men’s testosterone rose significantly after they started taking a GLP-1, with many …

A psychologist has revealed what effect Ozempic can have on a person’s sex drive and how that ties into the ‘reward system’. Now, people are using Ozempic to manage their weight, but its manufacturer says it’s actually only prescribed as a GLP-1 medicine for adults suffering with Type-2 diabetes. Novo Nordisk told LADbible Group that Ozempic is a ‘prescription only …

An Ozempic user has revealed one unexpected side effect that’s ‘causing issues in their relationship’. While many people are having a lot of success taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, the drugs have a wide range of potential side effects. Ozempic in particular – which is designed to treat type 2 diabetes and has not been approved …

Credit: MotivateBootCamp. In recent years, the popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has soared so dramatically that they’ve inspired new vocabulary, spurred global shortages, and prompted moral debates. Prescription growth hit 13% in just three months, with 2 million Americans now using the drug. Marketed as “miracle drugs,” these medications, part of a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists, …