Health experts say popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are safe, but the FDA warns counterfeits are becoming more widespread.

The drug semaglutide has been linked to a lower risk of alcoholism before, but now we have strong evidence that it really does help curb drinking ...

GLP-1 is a hormone made naturally in the gut. It plays a big role in managing blood sugar and appetite while releasing ...

You’ve probably heard of glucagon-like peptide 1 (aka GLP-1), given the rising popularity of weight loss injections and obesity-management medications. This hormone is released by the intestines ...

Obesity is an epidemic in the United States, but more people are shedding pounds with the help of weight loss drugs.

Glucagon is another hormone that has the opposite effect of insulin. When you go without eating for an extended period of time, your pancreas releases glucagon. This signals your liver to release ...

In the first half of 2025, Ozempic developer Novo Nordisk in Bagsværd, Denmark, expects results from a second phase III trial ...

An hour of moderate-intensity exercise reduced sensations of hunger in people with overweight and obesity in a recent study.