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Microdosing GLP-1s: Does it work for weight loss?
Can tiny doses of powerful GLP-1 drugs help people lose weight or maintain weight loss? Here’s what an obesity doctor has to say about microdosing GLP-1s.
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What are semaglutide dissolving tablets for weight loss? The Found guide
Learn about oral semaglutide options at Found, including Rybelsus pills and the new compounded oral semaglutide dissolving tablets.
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Zepbound vs. compounded semaglutide for weight loss
Thinking about weight loss medication? Our Zepbound vs. compounded semaglutide comparison can help you learn more about effective, affordable options.
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My Apple Watch thinks I have sleep apnea. Now what?
The Apple Watch now features an FDA-approved sleep apnea detector. Can weight loss help if your watch indicates you might have a breathing problem?
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Generic, compounded, or brand name? A guide to weight loss drugs
Does it matter if your weight loss medication is a compounded drug, brand name, or generic? Here are the differences between them.
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Microdosing GLP-1s: Does it work for weight loss?
Can tiny doses of powerful GLP-1 drugs help people lose weight or maintain weight loss? Here’s what an obesity doctor has to say about microdosing GLP-1s.
How does Ozempic work for weight loss?
Ozempic is a game-changer for treating diabetes and obesity, and possibly PCOS, addiction, Alzheimer’s and more. So how does this drug work?
Contrave weight loss: How it works
If cravings or emotional eating block your weight loss, don’t blame a lack of willpower. It may be brain chemistry. Here’s how Contrave works for weight loss.
Wegovy dosage
We’re answering your top questions about Wegovy dosages—from what a typical dosage schedule looks like to what to do if you miss a dose.
Zepbound vs. retatrutide: How these weight loss drugs compare
One’s newly approved, the other’s still in development. But both target weight loss, and early research reveals some differences. Here’s what you should know.
Metformin dosage guide: Taking metformin for weight loss
Metformin is an inexpensive drug used to treat type 2 diabetes—but it also has other benefits, including weight loss. Here’s how to take it.
Mounjaro cost: How much will you pay without insurance?
Mounjaro costs a pretty penny—over $1,000 per month without insurance. We’ve got details about a manufacturer’s coupon and other ways to save on your Mounjaro monthly cost.
How does Wegovy work for weight loss?
How does Wegovy work for weight loss? Most people hear it suppresses appetite. But this prescription medication does much more—by mimicking a hormone naturally occurring in the gut.
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.
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.
Trulicity side effects: What to do about them
Trulicity helps people lose weight—and may also cause discomfort. We explain common and severe Trulicity side effects, how to manage them, and when to get help.
Metformin weight loss: Can Metformin help you lose weight?
You’ve tried every diet and plan out there. You're curious about medication added to your weight care regimen—maybe this is the boost you needed all along.
What are GLP-1s and how do they treat obesity?
This class of prescription drugs—called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)—has generated a lot of buzz for their ability to help with weight care, so it’s no wonder you’re curious to learn more about how they work, and what the benefits are.
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Excess weight and obesity are complicated conditions. Popular belief is that they’re caused by overeating and lack of exercise.
Is there an oral GLP-1 agonist? Yes, and more are on the way
More convenient and needle-free GLP-1 options are coming, and the studies show they are as effective, if not more, compared to GLP-1 injectables
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Zepbound vs Trulicity: How they compare for weight loss
One’s approved for obesity. One’s approved for type 2 diabetes. Both are prescribed for weight loss. Here’s how they compare.
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The top 3 reasons you’re not losing weight on Ozempic
Not everyone who takes Ozempic drops pounds quickly or continuously. Here’s what might be happening and what to do if your weight loss stalls.
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How does Victoza work? Everything you need to know in 2025
Victoza is approved for type 2 diabetes, but doctors can prescribe it off-label for weight loss. So, how does Victoza work?
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She felt twice her age—until she lost 63 pounds with Found
Heather Swenson once faced unemployment, homelessness, and stress as a single mom carrying 300 pounds. Here’s how she beat stress eating and lost weight.
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Medication, support, and mindset changes help Malcolm make healthier choices and lose weight with Found.
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Colleen Tate used to weigh 435 pounds. The last time she shared her story, she’d lost 75 pounds. Today, it’s 250! Here’s how she reached her healthy weight.
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.
He lost 20 pounds in 2 months on metformin. Here’s how.
Once, Terrance worried about his weight and health. After joining Found, he got a prescription that helped him lose weight in ways diets alone never did.
I tried Ozempic for 30 days–and this is what happened
Kevin Poole was skeptical that Ozempic could help him lose weight. But he began to realize that maybe gaining weight as he aged wasn’t inevitable.
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Is Ozempic covered by insurance?
How much does Ozempic cost out of pocket, is it covered by insurance or Medicare, and are there ways to cut the cost? Here’s what to know.
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Why am I not losing weight on Mounjaro?
If you’re taking Mounjaro for weight loss and you’re not seeing the results you expect, there may be some biological factors at work. The good news: You have options.
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She felt twice her age—until she lost 63 pounds with Found
Heather Swenson once faced unemployment, homelessness, and stress as a single mom carrying 300 pounds. Here’s how she beat stress eating and lost weight.
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10 doctors you can avoid by losing weight
Losing as little as 5 percent of your weight can pay off in surprising ways—including better sleep, pain-free feet, and even healthier eyes.
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What are the ingredients in Contrave®—and how do they work?
Contrave® is a weight loss medicine that combines two ingredients. Here’s how the drugs in Contrave® work in the brain to help people lose weight.
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Contrave® side effects: everything you need to know
Curious about Contrave® side effects? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s what to know if you’re thinking about Contrave® for weight loss.
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How much does Rybelsus cost with and without insurance?
Rybelsus is semaglutide in a pill—a drug that helps people with diabetes and weight loss. How much does it cost without insurance?
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Telehealth weight loss works: Found’s study shows online care can lead to clinically significant results
A new study from Found Health followed 66,000 people—and found that care from an online clinic can result in significant weight loss.
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Ozempic dosage guide: How to use Ozempic
How much Ozempic should you use? How often do you take it? And what do you do if you miss—or take too much? Here’s a guide to taking the right Ozempic dosage.
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