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…
Cellphones are taking a shot at slenderizing. It seems nothing is immune to society’s recent lean toward the extremely lean look — and smartphones are no exception to the voguish new rule. “This can be a very popular choice,” IDC analyst Francisco Jeronimo told Bloomberg regarding the rising skinny phone trend. Apple and Samsung are reportedly set…
They’re not biting. As Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs change the way America eats, food manufacturers are trying to whip themselves up a forkful of the action — with heavies like Conagra Brands and Nestlé announcing new diet-compatible product lines in recent months. So far, however, nutrition experts seem unimpressed — with some saying that the processed…
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Obesity affects over 40% of adults in America and can cause long-term health concerns. An Amarillo doctor says that while lifestyle changes are necessary when trying to lose weight, it is not easy for many people. Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Semaglutide have gained popularity for those trying to lose…
Go on, give it a shot. Ozempic and other game-changing weight loss drugs are popular for a reason — but, nutrition experts say, don’t forget the all-natural, everyday foods that were out there controlling appetites first. Writing for Eat This, Not That!, dietitian Gillean Barkyoumb suggests that the trendy GLP-1 hormone-mimicking jabs designed to keep users…
These drugs are also not a one-stop solution for better health, as healthy eating and regular exercise are also key to losing weight. But current weight loss interventions based on lifestyle changes largely fail to meet the needs of Black women. MORE: Light lamps can help combat the winter blues, but choosing an effective one can…
The latest celebrity weight-loss drug to be given the nod in Hong Kong will be available in December, but experts cautioned against using it for cosmetic purposes without a doctor’s prescription. US drug giant Eli Lilly announced last month that Mounjaro, for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, had been approved by the Department of…
The latest celebrity weight-loss drug to be given the nod in Hong Kong will be available in December, but experts cautioned against using it for cosmetic purposes without a doctor’s prescription. US drug giant Eli Lilly announced last month that Mounjaro, for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, had been approved by the Department of…
Fresh guidelines for stroke prevention released by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) have recommended the use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy in patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, to lower the risk of stroke. The recommendations, updated after a decade, for the first time, talk about the potential…