The diabetes medication semaglutide has recently become a trendy weight loss treatment. But like every drug, there are ...

For the last installment of the America in Focus project this year, we spoke with 14 Americans from all walks of life who are ...

There is an increase in the number of referrals of children with obesity, growing waiting lists, and significantly more ...

By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist You’ve probably heard the catchy jingles for Ozempic, a miracle weight loss drug that has ...

Semaglutide can help the body make more insulin and improves insulin sensitivity, which in turn lowers blood-glucose levels ...

Geneticist Michael Klotsman was frustrated by human drug development. That led him to launch a startup focused on treatments ...

With a round face and protruding belly, obesity in pets can easily be dismissed as excess fluff or simply a cute characteristic. But, while many owners believe they are being kind and loving by ...

Weight-loss injections are being hailed as a modern medical breakthrough, but experts warn they are not cosmetic quick fixes.

At ASN Kidney Week 2025, Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists moved firmly into the nephrology spotlight, with ...

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At present, around 59 million adults worldwide have diabetes, about 64 million are diagnosed with heart failure, and ...

Medications like Ozempic mimic a naturally occurring hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, which helps regulate blood sugar and appetite. GLP-1 is primarily secreted from the intestines, ...