Ozempic and drugs like it have done wonders for weight loss by mimicking the natural hormone GLP-1 ( glucagon-like peptide-1 ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and the dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist tirzepatide mimic naturally occurring hormones that regulate blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. GLP-1 (glucagon-like ...

Women who took part in a weight loss programme had a 21 per cent higher chance of becoming pregnant – whether naturally or through IVF ...

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MOUNJARO prices in the UK could double as the manufacturer will next month hike the rate it charges pharmacies for the fat ...

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk introduced its weight-loss drug Wegovy in South Africa on Thursday, marking its debut in Africa ...

Semaglutide and similar peptide drugs bind the G-protein coupled GLP-1 receptor to transfer chemical signals from outside the ...

Eli Lilly's new oral GLP-1 medication orforglipron produced an average weight loss of 12.4% (27.3 pounds) in clinical trials.

A sweeping analysis of global studies reveals that stopping weight loss drugs, including well-known treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy, often triggers a rapid return of lost pounds.

More than one in four U.S. adults with diabetes used one of the injectable medicines that target the GLP-1 protein last year, ...

One study found a modest risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAOIN), a rare eye condition ...