Weight Loss Drug May Need Extra Prep Before Stomach Procedures
A 58-year-old man taking semaglutide, a popular weight loss medication, followed all the standard instructions before having a stomach procedure. He stopped …
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New Drug Helps Keep Muscle When Losing Weight
When people try to lose weight by eating less, their bodies often fight back by burning fewer calories and losing muscle along with fat. Scientists tested a …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Boosts Weight Loss Drug Results
Researchers studied 53 people taking tirzepatide, a new weight loss medication, to see if eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of vegetables, fish, and olive oil) …
Read MoreNew Higher-Dose Weight Loss Shot Works Better Than Standard Dose
Researchers tested a stronger version of a popular weight loss injection called semaglutide to see if it could help people lose more weight. Over 1,400 adults …
Read MoreWeight Loss Drug Helps Dialysis Patients Get Kidney Transplants
Researchers studied whether a weight loss medication called semaglutide could help people on kidney dialysis lose weight and become eligible for transplants. …
Read MoreWeight Loss Drug May Help Spine Surgery Patients Recover Better
Researchers looked at patients taking GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic or Wegovy, used for weight loss and diabetes) before having lumbar fusion spine surgery. They …
Read MoreTwo Weight-Loss Drugs Work Better Together for Liver Health
Scientists tested two different medications in overweight mice to see how well they work for weight loss and liver health. One drug (GLP-1) helps reduce …
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