The Food and Drug Administration warns people to stay away from suspicious sources of semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. The agency has received reports of adverse effects from people using compounding drug-made semaglutide. Also, some of these pharmacies produce different forms of semaglutide that have not been tested for … Read more
Startup Noom says it helps members lose weight by tracking their diet and promoting healthy habits. Now it’s taking it a step further by launching a program that can prescribe a new generation of weight-loss drugs that have gained popularity. The company recently announced the launch of Noom Med, a new program designed to help … Read more
Cnn The new crop of drugs on the market for type 2 diabetes and obesity, including popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, are more effective for weight loss than any previous drug, but doctors and researchers say there’s still room for improvement. Next-generation options now under development could be easier and more convenient to take, … Read more
Patients taking the successful weight-loss drug Wegovy are reporting an unusual added benefit that they are free from other addictions that used to rule their lives. Users across the country say their cravings for cigarettes and alcohol became less intense when they started taking the weight-loss shot. Others say that bad habits like nail biting, … Read more