As women struggle to keep up with ever-changing beauty standards, more than ever, the idea of the ‘perfect’ body seems impossible to attain. Weight loss medicines such as Ozempic and Mounjaro have ushered in a new beauty standard for the 2020s – the return of the skinny look. As people around the world began injecting…
(© gstockstudio – stock.adobe.com) Despite the popularity of semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, surveys suggest that most people still prefer to lose weight without using medications. For those preferring a drug-free approach to weight loss, research shows that certain nutrients and dietary strategies can naturally mimic the effects of semaglutides. Increased intakes…
I remember the day in July of last year. The excitement of an approaching three-week European trip bubbled as I bought a pair of running shoes and put them on. But, looking down, I could not see my new footwear. My tummy was in the way. In Spain, weeks later, I was walking up a…
A cheap canned drink available at nearly every corner store may burn fat as well as – or even better than – than blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Yerba mate, a traditional South American herbal tea that oozes of an earthy smell and packs a bitter aftertaste, has long been known for its caffeine properties that can…
As it reported in its most recent size inclusivity report, Vogue Business found that of 8,703 looks in 198 most recent autumn/winter fashion shows, only 2 percent of models were midsize and only 0.3 percent were plus-size. Comparing to figures from spring fashion shows – which took place last September and October – these numbers…
Shedding inches is a cinch — with a corset in hand. Yes, those waist-erasing, hourglass figure-forming little numbers are suddenly seen tapering the torsos of Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and the Kardashians. They’re slimming A-list and everyday fashionistas to extreme proportions — and giving trendy weight-loss drugs like Ozempic a real run for their money. Jess Work, a professional…
Filmmaker Karan Johar finally opened up about his drastic weight loss transformation. At the IIFA Digital Awards last week, he addressed the speculations about using Ozempic (a diabetic medication) for weight loss. He revealed the secret behind his weight journey and attributed it to his commitment and healthy lifestyle choices. “It’s being healthy, eating well,…
FDA says Ozempic, Wegovy are not in short supply anymore, which could impact prices – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Ozempic and Wegovy, the popular GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss, are no longer in short supply. CBS News New York reporter Ali Bauman reports on whether…
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it had officially declared an end to the nationwide shortage of Ozempic and Wegovy, medications used for diabetes and weight loss. The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022. The FDA’s announcement comes months after drugmaker Novo…
On a chilly January evening, Samira Shamoon, a 44-year-old health and beauty publicist, walked into an Italian restaurant to meet friends. They were stunned by the incandescence of her skin. Her cheekbones appeared more defined. After a flurry of questions about which dermatologist or plastic surgeon she had visited, she said, beaming, “I’m microdosing!” Shamoon…