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Plus, the surprising answer to whether or not it's safe to take Ozempic if you're trying to conceive.

The Truth About Whether Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Can Help With PCOS

Trying to lose weight can be confusing, with so many different tips and diets out there. And that’s even before you throw in weight loss drugs like Mounjaro, Ozempic and Zepound — just to name a few. To make things a little less confusing, we’re here with all...

Mounjaro for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know Before Starting It

Straight Arrow News SANcom

Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are reshaping treatment for obesity and diabetes, and their benefits might extend further.

Weight loss drugs could be used to treat other life-threatening issues: Study

Queen City News

The popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could grow exponentially in the next few years, both for weight loss and a growing list of potential uses that are being studied.

How weight loss drugs are showing promise beyond shedding pounds

First For Women

Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, led to more weight loss than semaglutide

Which Weight Loss Drug Has the Best Results? New Study Reveals Mounjaro Is More Effective Than Ozempic

From 1,345 Pounds to 139 Pounds: The Remarkable Journey of Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari. In an extraordinary feat of medical science and human determination, Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, once the world’s heaviest man alive, has shed an astonishing 1,195 pounds (542 kg), thanks to the intervention of Saudi Arabia’s former King Abdullah. Shaari, who initially tipped the scales at 1,345 pounds (610 kg), now weighs a mere 139 pounds (63 kg).

World’s heaviest man alive loses 1,195 pounds in historic transformation

New York Post

She wanted weight loss — but instead, she lost money and self-esteem.

UK mother Julia Lanni, 58, says she bellied up about $155 last summer for 16 fat-dissolving Aqualyx injections in her stomach in the hopes they would boost her body confidence.

What she got was a 2.75-inch hole in her stomach that required emergency surgery.



“This treatment was certainly life-changing, but not in the way I wanted,” Lanni, of Hertfordshire, England, admitted to SWNS. “My confidence is even lower than it was before. My weight was the same after the treatment and I’ve been left with a scar.”

Fat-dissolving or lipolysis injections have...

I took injections to lose weight — I got a hole in my stomach instead

Woman's World

Remember when our moms and grandmas used to sip water mixed with fiber powder to stay regular and feel their best? Well, that same fiber is staging a huge comeback. Made from a plant called psyllium, the old-fashioned stuff has a legion of new social media devotees who insist it helps crush weight goals on any diet. For example, intermittent fasters say psyllium lets them fast longer without hunger. Keto dieters rave it makes tasty low-carb baked goods. And Rondi Korven, 52, tells us it revs up plant-based menus and helped her shed 208 pounds. There’s compelling science too: A study in Nutrition Today found that among folks on the same diet, those who took 2 tsp. of psyllium daily lost a whopping 1,550% more weight. Read on for Rondi’s inspiring story and to learn if psyllium for weight loss might help you.

Psyllium for Weight Loss: How the Cheap Supplement Helped One Woman Drop 208 Pounds

A 62-year-old man ended up in the emergency room with hand tremors and heart palpitations six months after he began taking the weight-loss drug tirzepatide, also known as Zepbound. According to his doctors, the man’s heart predicament was likely caused by an overdose of his thyroid medication that wasn’t adjusted properly following his rapid weight loss from tirzepatide.

A Man’s Rapid Weight Loss From Obesity Drug Led to Heart Problems

Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) belong to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), which have become blockbuster treatments for treatment of obesity. Both drugs are based on medications originally approved for diabetes treatment, with Wegovy being the weight loss version of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic,...

Wegovy and Similar Weight-Loss Drugs May Increase Risk of Eating Disorders, Doctors Tell NBC News

Weight loss and dieting research over the years continues to point to some of the simplest solutions for maintaining the healthiest and fittest versions of ourselves. Despite this, so many people turn to sophisticated diet plans, expensive health products, and risky medications for the sake of a good figure. But what if the key to weight loss was sitting in your breakfast bowl all along?

This one fiber may actually be better than any weight loss drug

Maybe you’ve been on your weight loss journey for a few months but haven’t noticed the numbers on the scale going down. Maybe they’re even going up, leading you to wonder, Why am I not losing weight?. Weight loss might seem straightforward enough — eat balanced meals...

14 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight, According to Experts

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a once-weekly injectable medication that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is typically taken along with dietary and lifestyle changes. However, many people are interested in Mounjaro for weight loss. Although...

Can You Take Mounjaro for Weight Loss?

Our experts say you don't have to drastically cut calories or skip meals to shed unwanted pounds

Weight Loss Myths vs. Facts: How Women Over 50 Can Boost Results

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"I worked at Walgreens for 4 years. There was never a dress code for customers". A Walgreens shopper says a manager kicked her out of the store for not following the store’s dress code, sparking outrage in a viral TikTok.

I didn’t realize you had a new dress code for customers: Walgreens shopper says she was forced out

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Greencastle, PA

Franklin County Free Press

Carl’s Drug Store, a staple in the Greencastle community for 199 years, is thrilled to announce the one year anniversary of its new ownership with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, August 16th, 2024, at noon. The event will be held at the pharmacy at 145 North Antrim Way in Greencastle, and the community is invited to join in the celebration.

Carl’s Drug Store Celebrates One Year Under New Ownership with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a way to lose weight and improve your health (both in the short term and long term). But what about that morning cup of coffee we all crave to boost our energy and focus? Can you drink coffee while intermittent fasting?  To find out, we spoke with César Lara, ...

Can You Drink Coffee While Intermittent Fasting? MD Reveals How It Can Affect Weight Loss

TIME

Here's how to prepare for the screening and what happens during the procedure.

What to Expect at a Colonoscopy

Have you started eating healthier and exercising more to lose weight, build muscle, improve your health or address some lab results? Yet when you step on the scale after weeks of putting in effort at the gym and in the kitchen, you might be shocked to see the number has gone up. Although this can feel defeating, it can actually be a positive sign.

The #1 Reason Why You May Be Gaining Weight Despite Working Out & Eating Healthier

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Five things you should know about using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss

You’ve likely heard about medications like Ozempic, Trulicity, or Wegovy as “new” ways to lose weight. What you might not know is these types of drugs...

Five things you should know about using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss

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