GLP-1 medications initially were used to help people with diabetes improve their insulin resistance and hunger cravings.

“[GLP-1] plays a key in regulating blood sugar and body weight,” Almandoz said. “These medications work from a weight perspective by slowing gastric emptying, which helps people feel full ...

As the body of research expands on the potential of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to address various health ...

A new clinical trial showed promising results in curbing alcohol cravings in individuals with moderate alcohol-use disorder.

It’s obvious these drugs are trimming waistlines across the nation; what may be less obvious is that they might also reshape ...

Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, Trulicity: These and other GLP1-RA diabetes/weight-loss meds can also boost outcomes for fo ...

As demand remains high for GLP-1 drugs, primary care physicians are concerned about the risks of patients using third-party ...

Independence Blue Cross began limiting coverage of GLP-1 drugs on Jan. 1 to some medical conditions, but not obesity or weight loss.

TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, Trulicity: These and other GLP1-RA diabetes/weight-loss meds can also boost outcomes for folks battling chronic kidney disease ...