Columnist Teri Sforza writes that childhood obesity in California is on the rise, state data shows. Free school meals have ...

Boxes of the diabetes drug Ozempic rest on a pharmacy counter on April 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California, in this photo ...

“Both in kids and adults, we just don’t know. These meds are new enough that we need more time,” Straughn said. Wegovy, which is the weight-loss equivalent to the drug Ozempic, is approved ...

GLP-1 is a hormone made naturally in the gut. It plays a big role in managing blood sugar and appetite while releasing ...

There's growing evidence to suggest that GLP-1 drugs, which include semaglutide, may be useful for treating alcohol use disorder.

The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut ...

Ozempic has skyrocketed in popularity as both a diabetes medication and a weight loss aid, but a growing number of patients are reporting an unexpected and puzzling side effect. Some users have ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a subcutaneous injection used in people with type 2 diabetes. It may cause mild side effects, such as abdominal pain, or more serious side effects, such as diabetic ...

Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions. Ozempic is a brand-name, injectable semaglutide medication. It’s prescribed, alongside dietary changes and exercise, to adults with ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a brand-name drug prescribed to treat certain conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. Ozempic has interactions with some other drugs, such as insulin, and certain supplements ...