Most people on GLP-1 drugs can safely fast for Yom Kippur or other religious observances, but they may need to plan ahead, take certain precautions or be ready to call it quits if they feel ill.
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Drug companies are using women of colour and First Nations celebrities in weight-loss campaigns. Not everyone’s happy.
GLP-1 disclosure in dating is fraught and inconsistent largely due to the stigma around losing weight the “right way.”
Several studies suggest GLP-1 drugs may lower cancer risk. But that benefit may be due to the patients themselves: those who are healthier, wealthier and with better access to care.
Many people regain weight after stopping GLP-1 medicines. Long-term support may be as important as the drugs themselves.
The new Australian film is an effective exploration of one woman’s eating disorder, and a worthy entry into the growing canon of contemporary female-led horror.
Some research suggests between 10% and 30% of GLP-1 drug users may be considered non-responders.
Ozempic-style drugs have been flagged as possible treatments for cancer, dementia, endo, addiction and more. An expert explains what the evidence really says.
Yet another weight loss drug is causing a stir online. But health authorities and experts say it may bring more risks than rewards.
The thriving market in online, counterfeit GLP-1 drugs that do not meet FDA criteria poses serious risks to consumers.
A major study links Wegovy to a rare form of sudden vision loss, and finds men may face three times the risk of women.
Weight-loss injections like Ozempic may help cancer patients with brain tumours live longer. But experts urge caution before drawing firm conclusions.
GLP-1 drugs are the first medication to show promise for treating addiction to a wide range of substances.
Appetite is governed by gut hormones, not willpower. GLP-1 therapies extend natural satiety signals and expose the biology behind eating.
As GLP-1 medications surge in popularity, companies are selling tailored supplements. Science suggests most people do not need them.
Before you spend your money, here’s why you should think twice about buying a weight-loss patch.
Due to the body’s natural tendency to restore its former weight, many people regain their lost weight when they stop using GLP-1 drugs.
Millions are taking weight loss drugs like Wegovy. But what happens when you stop? Eggs might help fill the gap.
Feeling full isn’t the same as losing weight.
Australia’s regulator has issued warnings about the risk of suicidal thoughts and lower effectiveness of contraceptives in those taking Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
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