Taking Wegovy, Zepbound? One expert has dietary advice
Folks taking weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound might think they've found a shortcut to better health.
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Pharmacologic Substance: Anti-Obesity Agents
Medical news and research articles
Researchers say multimodal antiobesity medications yield superior preoperative weight loss
Combining antiobesity medications enhances preoperative weight loss in individuals with high body mass index (BMI) preparing for metabolic surgery, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Taking a GLP-1 medicine? Here's what experts say you should eat
Folks using a weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound still have nutritional requirements for good health, even if they're eating less.
Jun 15, 2024
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Experts develop nutritional recommendations for patients treated with anti-obesity medications
Individuals treated with anti-obesity medications generally experience reduced appetite, which typically leads to reduced food intake. As a result, dietary quality becomes more important because nutritional needs must be ...
Jun 10, 2024
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Fight against obesity goes far beyond individual struggle to change lifestyle, scientists say
Anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic were the "breakthrough of the year" in 2023, according to the AAAS journal Science. Overweight and obesity rates are rising worldwide, with several Latin American countries in the forefront. ...
May 29, 2024
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Fighting fat and inflammation: Scientists develop new compounds
Modified derivatives of natural products have led to significant therapeutic advances and commercial success in recent times. Menthol is a naturally occurring cyclic monoterpene alcohol found in various plants, particularly ...
May 15, 2024
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Coming off Ozempic slowly could prevent weight gain, study shows
Patients could wean themselves off blockbuster obesity drugs such as Ozempic or Wegovy without piling the pounds back on, according to a scientific study.
May 13, 2024
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Supporting weight-loss medications with adequate, tailored nutrition
While weight-loss medications are having a positive effect on many Americans' health, it is important to also talk about nutrition. Not just the "please eat healthy and exercise" narrative (despite its truth), but making ...
May 13, 2024
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Beneath the hype, weight loss drugs may drive big changes in public health
With Oprah's recent primetime special about weight loss, you could say that obesity drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have reached the pinnacle of pop culture. But an important story about public health is developing ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Medicare to cover Wegovy when patients also have heart disease
Medicare will now cover the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy if patients using it also have heart disease, U.S. officials announced Thursday.
Mar 22, 2024
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