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Experts explain the key differences between trendy weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda and more

Better Than Ozempic? Doctors Say These Medications Are Better for Weight Loss Than the Popular Semaglutide

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Pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop new weight loss drugs following the success of Ozempic and Wegovy — and this latest round of medications could come with more health benefits and fewer side effects.The development of new GLP-1 drugs has accelerated, NBC News reported, with experts suggesting that they could go beyond diabetes and weight loss management, improving liver and heart function while reducing side effects such as muscle loss that are common to the existing medications. Researchers are expected to present data on 27 new GLP-1 drugs at the upcoming 2024 American Diabetes Association (ADA) conference in Orlando, Florida.GLP-1...

New weight loss drugs are on the way — and the health benefits are even more promising

Zealand Pharma’s stock initially jumped 23% early Friday, after the company announced topline results of an early stage clinical trial of its Ozempic alternative. The gain has since slid to about 17%. Suggested Reading. The Danish pharmaceutical company said late Thursday night that its experimental weight loss drug petrelintide...

An Ozempic alternative helps people lose weight without as many side effects, study says

Patients on phentermine who gained weight on a GLP-1 had a median 3% weight loss the year after GLP-1 discontinuation. More research is needed on the long-term impacts of switching from GLP-1s to phentermine. Perspective from Richard Terry, DO. Patients who were prescribed phentermine after losing fewer than 20 pounds...

Phentermine may help certain patients lose more weight after discontinuing GLP-1s

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A popular obesity drug may help treat a dangerous disorder in which people struggle to breathe while they sleep, a new study finds. Tirzepatide, the medication in the weight loss drug Zepbound and also the diabetes treatment Mounjaro, appeared to reduce the severity of sleep apnea along with reducing weight and improving blood pressure and other health measures in patients with obesity who took the drug for a year.

Popular weight loss drug may help treat severe sleep apnea, new research finds

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Scientists in Europe say patients on Ozempic may start to experience sweet tastes much more intensely, reducing their desire for sugary snacks.

Now doctors are warning of 'Ozempic tongue' - the latest bizarre symptom of weight loss drug

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There's a limit to how much Ozempic a person can take (and good reasons for it).

What Is the Maximum Dose of Ozempic for Weight Loss? Here's What You Need to Know

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a brand-name drug, while metformin is a generic drug. They’re both prescribed to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This article explains the main similarities and differences between Ozempic and metformin. If you’re considering taking one of these drugs, discussing this information with your doctor can help you decide whether one of these treatments may be right for you.

Ozempic vs. metformin

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

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Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is to a group of chronic conditions that affect your glucose (blood sugar) levels due to problems with the way your body produces or uses the hormone insulin. In rare cases, diabetes can lead to the complication bullosis diabeticorum, also known as diabetic blisters or diabetes bullae.

Diabetic Blisters: A Symptom of Mismanaged Diabetes?

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(HealthDay News) — Glucose lowering by metformin is greater when given before enteral glucose among patients with type 2 diabetes controlled by metformin monotherapy, according to a study recently published in Diabetologia. Cong Xie, PhD, from the University of Adelaide in Australia, and colleagues studied 16 participants with type...

Timing of metformin important in metformin-treated type 2 diabetes

Every drug has potential side effects. People using Ozempic are finding out about the issues with this popular weight loss medication, which is currently in short supply. The weight loss drug Ozempic gained popularity last year, and a social media-fueled demand has caused shortages for patients with type 2 diabetes.

Ozempic Side Effects You Should Know About – Beyond “Ozempic Face”

Former President Donald Trump dominated the immigration portion of the presidential debate Thursday night, repeating lies and false narratives with little to no pushback from President Joe Biden, who seemed unprepared to refute much of the predictable immigration misinformation his opponent was peddling. For Jeffrey Thielman, who leads the International...

Trump’s unchallenged immigration falsehoods leave advocates frustrated and fearful

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Weight changes are not uncommon while taking certain antidepressants. Some cause weight gain, while others may cause weight loss. If your healthcare provider prescribes an antidepressant for you, you may want to know which ones can cause weight loss as a side effect. Antidepressants that can cause weight loss may...

Which Antidepressants Cause Weight Loss?

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	Uterine fibroids, though usually non-cancerous, have a profound impact on a your body. They can cause pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and weight gain in the abdomen. For many people, noticing an unexpected increase in weight can be puzzling and distressing, particularly when the scale seems to climb without a clear reason. The relationship between uterine fibroids and weight gain is complex, rooted in the physical presence of these benign tumors, which can grow as large as a melon, or even a basketball, according to Dr. Mache Seibel, a board-certified gynecologist and expert in reproductive medicine. Can Uterine Fibroids Cause...

Yes, Uterine Fibroids Can Cause Weight Gain — Here’s What You Can Do About It

For more than two decades, a law has prohibited Medicare from paying for weight loss drugs, cutting off access to millions of potential patients who could stand to benefit. The ban has come into even sharper relief in recent years, with the Food and Drug Administration's approval of powerful but pricey drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound, which, without insurance coverage, are unaffordable to all but the wealthiest members of society.

House committee passes bill that would allow Medicare to cover weight loss drugs

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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Beyond Ozempic: New GLP-1 drugs promise weight loss and health benefits

The next wave of obesity drugs is coming soon. Drug companies are racing to develop GLP-1 drugs following the blockbuster success of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and...

Beyond Ozempic: New GLP-1 drugs promise weight loss and health benefits

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