His new look and admission that he relies on the medication has led to a new nickname—”Ozempic Joe.” There are several distinct categories that Fat Joe memes are falling into. The first is ...

As prices for Ozempic have risen in recent months, many people may be seeking cheaper alternatives for managing diabetes or weight loss. Some doctors, along with the U.S. Food and Drug ...

Ozempic has taken the world by storm – largely due to the medication's weight loss effect and rumored use by celebrities and the wealthy. But some physicians want to shift this narrative ...

Diabetes and weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study. In the study, published Thursday in the scientific journal ...

The 37-year-old said her doctor had recommended Ozempic for weight loss but it made her feel like she was "passing out" Frazer Harrison/Getty Lisandra Silva was hospitalized after taking Ozempic ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 RA (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist), also known as a “GLP-1” drug. It’s an effective medication for managing type 2 diabetes and for weight loss.

The sky continues to be the limit for semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. Newly published research is the latest to suggest that semaglutide and other GLP-1 ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) are prescription drugs that may be used to help with long-term weight loss. But only Wegovy is FDA-approved for this use. Both drugs are approved for ...

A new study has found that users of Ozempic or a similar drug had a 40% lower rate of opioid overdose and a 50% lower rate of alcohol intoxication than those without a prescription. Fernanda ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) and Victoza (liraglutide) are prescription drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems. Both drugs come as an injection. Ozempic and ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) helps people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar if diet, exercise, and other diabetes medications haven’t worked. If you’ve just gotten a prescription for it ...

Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Ozempic, the highly popular GLP-1 agonist drug touted by many celebrities for weight loss, is in short supply, according to its ...