Like all medications, GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide – the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy – have side effects Iulia Burmistrova/Getty Images The use of weight loss treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy has skyrocketed in the Western world. But as more people turn to these treatments, which mimic the appetite-suppressing hormone GLP-1, more potential … Read more
A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics. The health guidelines, first published last fall, take a direct shot at salty and sweet processed products that have become a staple for generations of … Read more
Oprah Winfrey’s TV special Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution has been streamed more than 4 million times since it aired in March 2024. In it, the talk show host described Ozempic as being “the relief and support and freedom” that some people have been waiting for their whole lives. This might have been easy … Read more
For decades, conventional wisdom held that, to lose weight, you must eat less and move more. Of course, that is easier said than done, which is why drugs like Wegovy are so revolutionary. By suppressing appetite, they help tackle the first part of that equation, typically leading to dramatic weight loss. But what about the … Read more
Ute Grabowsky/imageBROKER/Shutterstock Only a year ago, as hype was building around the semaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, conversations revolved around their potential to “end obesity” by helping people drop large amounts of weight. Then there was talk of how semaglutide’s appeal for weight loss was causing shortages for people who needed it to treat their … Read more
“I just cannot believe how I don’t crave alcohol anymore!” writes one person. Others declare: “Took my first shot… have not had a drink or cigarette since,” and “I love coffee but I’ve noticed that I cannot finish a cup anymore.” These quotes were all collected in a recent study led by Davide Arillotta at … Read more
Like all medicines, Ozempic is not without side effects myskin/Shutterstock Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs are, without a doubt, revolutionising medicine. They have transformed our ability to manage obesity and type 2 diabetes, but have actually shown potential for a wide range of conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, addiction and depression. Yet, as our understanding … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing World experts say immediate government action could prevent rising obesity rates 03:55 UP NEXT What are ultra-processed foods and how to find healthier options? 04:48 Makers of Wegovy and Zepbound to slash prices: What to know 03:59 Clinic … Read more
Obesity rates in the US have begun falling Evgeniya Pavlova/Getty Images For decades, rates of obesity in the US have climbed – but that trend may be changing. The number of adults with obesity dipped ever so slightly in 2023, suggesting the country has reached a turning point in this public health crisis. The rise … Read more
Measuring body fat more carefully could help treat obesity Halfpoint/Getty Images Rethinking the way we define obesity could help millions of people worldwide, argue a team of researchers who want to introduce a new category of “preclinical” obesity. The current definition of obesity, as set by the World Health Organization (WHO), is having excess body … Read more
