Browsing: GLP1

GLP-1 drugs are not approved to treat MS; they can’t and should not replace MS therapies. However, people with MS…

For decades, the world has watched Oprah Winfrey’s very public battle with her weight, as she yo-yoed between sizes, inspiring…

Think about how it feels when you’re prescribed most medications. Your doctor or pharmacist gives you specific instructions to follow—“Take…

Until recently, the stomach was a “dead zone” for GLP-1s because stomach acid and digestive enzymes break down peptides before…

Older women have a few extra factors to consider when they begin taking a GLP-1 drug.Dushay says some users need…

Starting the day with protein has additional benefits, like helping to keep blood sugar levels steady, promoting a feeling of…

For most people, the blood pressure benefits of GLP-1 drugs come primarily from weight loss itself. In general, larger weight…

For Black women, being happy in your body is a radical act. Euro-centric beauty standards have long told us that…

GLP-1s for Heart DiseaseIn March 2024, the FDA approved the GLP-1 drug Wegovy (semaglutide) to treat heart disease in people…

People who stop taking GLP-1 obesity medications tend to regain weight steadily and often more quickly than people who quit…