Drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy are intended for people who are overweight. Some patients are using them after bariatric surgery to keep pounds from creeping back. Others may just want to lose a few pounds.
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Brain scientists are seeking weight-loss drugs without the nausea
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound often cause nausea and other side effects. Brain scientists are looking for ways to solve this problem.
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Searching ‘weight’ can bring up Ozempic in results. It’s a drug advertising loophole
There are strict rules about what drug companies can say in TV or print ads. But a new study shows there’s a lot more wiggle room when companies pay to sponsor online search results.
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How apple cider vinegar cured everything — until it didn’t
A headline-grabbing study touting apple cider vinegar for weight loss has been retracted. Other claims for the internet-famous remedy are also under fire.
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Are you a glucose ‘dipper’? Here’s how to fix those blood sugar highs and lows
After a meal, some people experience high spikes in blood sugar followed by crashing lows. This can cause fatigue, anxiety and trigger overeating. Learning how to manage your blood sugar can help.
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Hype or helpful? The truth behind devices that monitor your blood sugar
A continuous glucose monitor is a small device that sticks to your arm. Every few minutes it sends a signal to your phone estimating your blood sugar levels. But can it improve your health?
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Ozempic’s popularity leads to shortages for people with Type 2 diabetes
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are in such high demand that many patients with Type 2 diabetes can’t get them when they need them.
