With nearly half of Americans saying weight loss is a goal for them, it’s no wonder that interest in GLP-1 medications has been on the rise. GLP-1 (short for glucagon-like peptide-1) medications are ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription medication that's approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for both managing blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes and for reducing the risk ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide — the active ingredient in the brand-name meds ...

In recent years, GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have ballooned in popularity. While GLP-1s have, for years, been a prescribed treatment for type 2 diabetes, they now are an FDA ...

Jane Ryde says her husband would have been "horrified" by his impulsive behaviour, caused by his Parkinson's medication ...

GLP-1 drugs are a class of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. While they are generally safe to use, they can cause side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Starting on ...

Tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) is a dual-agonist GLP-1 medication. It works like a GLP-1 agonist, but also targets a ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications can be life-changing, but side effects or dosing issues can make them feel like they’re not helping ...

Crohn’s disease is a condition that causes inflammation and irritation in your digestive tract. It is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Common symptoms include diarrhea, pain in your ...