Weight loss medication
Saxenda side effects: How to manage them
Managing Saxenda side effects can help you through the first days and weeks on the medicine. Here’s what to expect, how to manage, and when to get help.
J. Smith
Freelance health writer
Based in New York City, health journalist J. Smith covers diverse health topics and conditions, including women’s health, hereditary conditions, weight care, and more.
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Weight loss medication
Is Zepbound covered by insurance?
The newest FDA-approved drug for weight loss is expensive out of pocket. Here’s what to know about Zepbound insurance coverage.
Weight loss medication
Ozempic babies: Does Ozempic affect pregnancy?
People taking popular GLP-1s for weight loss are reporting unintended pregnancies. Here’s what to know about the “Ozempic babies” phenomenon.
Success stories
I tried Wegovy for weight loss and this is what happened
At his max, Paul weighed 240 pounds and he lived with back pain and other health issues. His Found physician prescribed Wegovy, and now Paul is 70 lbs lighter.
Weight loss medication
Retatrutide weight loss: Could this drug rival bariatric surgery?
A drug in development is close to approaching the holy grail for obesity treatment: a medication that produces the same kind of weight loss as bariatric surgery.
Weight loss medication
How to save on your prescription with the Ozempic coupon
The Ozempic coupon can help you save on your prescription. Here’s more about the drug’s cost and assistance options.
Weight loss medication
Zepbound vs Mounjaro: What’s the difference when it comes to weight loss?
Now that the FDA’s approved tirzepatide for weight loss, which brand name version should you consider for losing weight?
Weight loss medication
Are there really natural alternatives to Ozempic?
Can berberine or psyllium husk work just as well as Ozempic for weight loss—at a fraction of the price and red tape? Here’s what to know.
