Columnist Teri Sforza writes that childhood obesity in California is on the rise, state data shows. Free school meals have ...

“Both in kids and adults, we just don’t know. These meds are new enough that we need more time,” Straughn said. Wegovy, which is the weight-loss equivalent to the drug Ozempic, is approved ...

Boxes of the diabetes drug Ozempic rest on a pharmacy counter on April 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California, in this photo illustration. Too many toys is bad for kids — and parents, too. Here’s how to ...

Ozempic has skyrocketed in popularity as both a diabetes medication and a weight loss aid, but a growing number of patients are reporting an unexpected and puzzling side effect. Some users have ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a subcutaneous injection used in people with type 2 diabetes. It may cause mild side effects, such as abdominal pain, or more serious side effects, such as diabetic ...

The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut ...

Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions. Ozempic is a brand-name, injectable semaglutide medication. It’s prescribed, alongside dietary changes and exercise, to adults with ...

Mounjaro vs. Ozempic: Which Is Better for Weight Loss? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. In one corner, we’ve got Mounjaro, and in the other, Ozempic. They’re ...