Weight-loss drugs replacing some surgeries, but doctors say they're 'not a miracle drug'
Researchers looked at the health records of 17 million Americans with obesity and determined that between 2022 and 2023, rates of bariatric surgeries dropped by 25%, while prescriptions for weight-loss drugs more than doubled.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the side effects of weight loss medications
From constipation to muscle loss, the side effects of some weight loss and diabetes medications can be daunting to patients. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at why these effects occur, and gives some tips on how to keep them in check.
New Data: Nearly 50% of Weight-Loss Drug Patients Saw Lower Consumption of This, Too
"For healthcare providers, these findings suggest that anti-obesity medications may offer dual benefits," one doctor reports of the research.
Do Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Affect Your Breast Health?
Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD After losing extra pounds on Ozempic (semaglutide), some are finding themselves dealing with an unexpected issue, what's become known as "Ozempic breasts." This possible side effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist medication users like Ozempic,
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Blockbuster weight loss drugs are revealing what we still don’t understand about obesity
Over the past year, the question has been coming in from everywhere – from my patients and family members, from colleagues and passengers I chatted with on airplanes: Is Ozempic right for me? Or any of the blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs that recently caught the world’s attention?
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FDA Approved A New Weight Loss Drug Zepbound. Here’s What To Know And Expect
Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Graham has battled ... modifications with diet and exercise, as well as supportive therapy and medications when appropriate. New classes of drugs like Wegovy (a ...
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New weight loss drugs are coming, and they could burn more fat with fewer side effects
Since starting Ozempic in June 2022, Danielle Griffin has ... the equivalent of about 58 pounds — greater weight loss ...
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New weight loss drug target burns energy and lowers appetite—without the nausea and vomiting
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a new weight loss drug target that reduces appetite, increases ...