One in eight adults in the U.S. has taken Ozempic or another type of GLP-1 drug, surveys show — and now a major new study has revealed a long list of benefits and some little-known risks.

Few drugs have captured public attention like Ozempic; many of us have even taken it. The type 2 diabetes medication, generically known as semaglutide, has received unprecedented attention in the ...

A major analysis of more than 1.2 million medical records has found popular diabetes and weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, may also reduce the risk of other health issues.

Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions. Ozempic is a brand-name, injectable semaglutide medication. It’s prescribed, alongside dietary changes and exercise, to adults with ...

You may take Ozempic or another drug to control your diabetes or lose weight, but these so-called GLP-1s also have a host of other effects ‒ some good and some not so good. A new study ...

Ozempic was first approved to treat diabetes in Canada seven years ago. Now the largest study of its kind suggests it and other medications like it have a host of other potential health benefits ...

Ozempic alternatives offer a variety of options for those who want to switch due to side effects, availability, or cost. Below is a breakdown of readily available alternatives, all vetted by our ...

Ozempic is approved for the management of type 2 diabetes, but it’s also used off-label to support weight loss. The only way to get Ozempic online is through a prescription from a licensed ...

Research shows that GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic can help you drop weight, manage diabetes, and even potentially lower the risk of opioid overdoses. But now, a new study finds that taking ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and ...