Ziyad Al-Aly receives funding from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A patient of mine, a veteran who had tried to quit smoking for over a decade, told me that after he started a GLP-1 drug for his ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A narrative review found that GLP-1 receptor agonists may significantly lower risks for ocular hypertension and ...

GLP-1 medications mimic a natural hormone that controls appetite, blood sugar, and digestion. Monthly costs range from $199 to over $1,300, depending on the specific medication and insurance coverage.

GLP-1s are building a reputation as "wonder drugs." First characterized for their ability to improve insulin release and treat diabetes, the drugs were later found to promote weight loss and improve ...

GLP-1 drugs — including Ozempic and Wegovy — may be tied to a slightly higher risk of osteoporosis and gout, according to research presented Monday at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ ...

GLP-1 medications are more popular than ever, as science continues to discover new ways they can be used to address a variety of health conditions—from managing type 2 diabetes and obesity to reducing ...

Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs may help people cut back on cigarettes, drinking and opioid use. As the medications — which include semaglutide and tirzepatide — have grown in ...

GLP-1 drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide offer powerful weight-loss effects but come with unanswered questions about long-term safety, side effects, and global accessibility. Researchers stress ...

A patient of mine, a veteran who had tried to quit smoking for over a decade, told me that after he started a GLP-1 drug for his diabetes, he lost interest in cigarettes. He didn't use a patch. He ...

When Jennie Mixon had gastric bypass surgery in February 2024, she weighed 245 pounds, and was a Type 2 diabetic in Stage 3 liver failure. Today, the 53-year-old is no longer diabetic. She lost half ...

GLP-1 drugs have changed the lives of Americans and others across the world, in ways both expected and unexpected. Originally used to help people with Type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels, ...

A new analysis of 12 studies found sparse evidence of optimal dietary strategies for people on semaglutide or tirzepatide. These medications work by reducing appetite, so overall dietary intake can be ...