Ozempic

Jeniffer Brown wanted the Ozempic body. She just didn’t want “Ozempic face.”She got both, dropping 20 pounds in the first four months after she started taking the blockbuster injectable drug, which is intended to treat diabetes but has become better known for triggering dramatic weight loss fast.By last May, Brown was down 40 pounds in a year without changing her diet or exercise routine. She had reached her goal weight of 125 pounds and was no longer prediabetic, but the swift and substantial reduction in fat left her…

Incretin hormones, produced in our gut, play a pivotal role in managing metabolism and weight, akin to the function of drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro. This natural weight loss system, activated by our dietary choices and the health of our gut microbiome, offers a built-in method for obesity and diabetes control. By focusing on nurturing our gut health through proper nutrition, we can unlock this natural mechanism, offering a sustainable approach to weight management that parallels the benefits of these modern…

Kelly Osbourne has praised Ozempic in a new interview months after her mother, Sharon Osbourne, publicly urged people to stay away from the drug.The English reality TV star referred to Ozempic as “amazing” and said those who criticized it were “pissed off” they couldn’t bear the cost of getting the medication.“There are a million ways to lose weight — why not do it through something that isn’t as boring as working out?” Kelly said while speaking to E! Online.“People hate on it because they want to do it,” she added.…

Amid the growing trend of weight loss drugs, Kelly Osbourne has declared her approval for Ozempic. Despite her mother Sharon Osbourne's warning against the drug, the 39-year-old singer claims that “it actually works.” In a recent interview with E! News, Kelly also revealed that unlike working out, Ozempic “isn't boring.” Kelly Osbourne thinks Ozempic is 'amazing'(Instagram) Kelly Osbourne gives green light to OzempicKelly's statement comes after Sharon publically revealed her disapproval of weight loss drugs…

There is now a regular deluge of new studies showing the potential widespread health benefits of GLP-1s, the class of drugs that encompasses diabetes and obesity treatments like Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Ozempic (which contain the active ingredient semaglutide) and Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and Mounjaro (active ingredient tirzepatide). From weight loss in obese patients, to protecting heart and cardiovascular health outcomes, to lowering blood pressure, combating fatty liver disease, and potentially even providing a boost to…

A nationwide study in Sweden indicates that GLP1 agonists, such as Ozempic, could lower the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer in individuals with type 2 diabetes and chronic liver disease, suggesting a new, effective treatment option for preventing severe liver diseases.A nationwide study conducted by the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal Gut, indicates that the use of Ozempic and similar GLP1 agonists is linked to a lower likelihood of cirrhosis and liver cancer in individuals with type 2…

Another week, another study finding that Ozempic/Wegovy and similar drugs may do a lot more than just help people lose weight. New research has found that patients who start taking GLP-1 drugs are less likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety afterward, compared to similar patients not on the drug. The findings do not prove a cause-and-effect relationship, but provide further evidence that these drugs are not typically harmful to people’s mental health.The Animal Kingdom Imagines a World of Humans Turning Into…

So which one is it? Do these blockbuster medicines for diabetes and weight loss come with serious mental health risks, or could they actually be effective treatments for depression, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurological conditions? It’s too early for a definitive answer, but ongoing research shows some early signs that these therapies, part of a drug class called GLP-1s, could be effective not just in trimming fat and protecting hearts. They might also help boost our brains.Wegovy and Ozempic, both…

This month, meal delivery service Daily Harvest jumped on the Ozempic bandwagon. The company’s January Jumpstart program—a meal collection designed to last for five days—includes a curated selection for customers on GLP-1 medication, such as Ozempic or Wegovy. Daily Harvest also launched a partnership with diet company Noom and began letting customers use their flexible spending account money on their offerings to appeal to a wider customer base. “I think what’s been really interesting to observe is there’s been a lot…

Overconsumption of calories is associated with a condition that impacts millions of people, one that despite research showing strong links to environment, neurology, and genetics, is still notoriously attributed to a lack of self-control.If you guessed obesity, you're not wrong, but there is another answer: alcohol use disorder, a condition that affects an estimated 16 million people in the US.Now a rather unique new study reveals another side effect of some of the most popular medications for obesity: decreased alcohol…