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We asked five academics with expertise in sexual health, nutrition, psychiatry, bioethics and drug policy. Here’s what they said.
Weight doesn’t tell us the whole story about a person’s risk for poor health.
Understanding why so many pets are overweight and what really helps them stay lean.
A new study shows drugs such as Ozempic come with a small but increased risk of a condition known as an ‘eye stroke’.
Are weight loss shots like Ozempic and Wegovy safe long-term? It’s complicated. Some early studies suggest thyroid concerns while others hint at cancer prevention.
These annoying side-effects could potentially cause permanent damage to your teeth.
A former head of the US Food and Drug Administration cut his body fat in half using GLP-1 drugs. In his book, he compares the harm of the food and tobacco industries.
While natural approaches to raising GLP-1 are not as potent as medications, they provide a drug-free approach to weight loss and healthy eating.
Obesity is a complex condition and not simply a result of eating too much or exercising too little.
There are a number of reasons people are ‘microdosing’ weight-loss drugs. But here’s what to consider before you try it.
If Australia followed England’s lead and listed drugs such as Wegovy on the PBS for weight loss, this could bring the cost down from around $500 a month to $31.60.
Resistance training is a key type of exercise to include when losing weight.
Research shows that people who take these weight-loss medications may have a lower risk of dementia and numerous other health conditions.
A new study found people with type 2 diabetes who used drugs like Ozempic had a reduced risk of 42 health conditions or issues, but a greater risk of 19 others.
Early clinical trials suggest that people who lose weight with drugs like Ozempic lose lean mass as well as fat, which could have consequences for older adults at risk of muscle loss.
Berberine, green tea extract and taurine are just some of the ingredients advertised as being able to ‘boost’ GLP-1 levels.
Wegovy might be effective at treating everything from arthritis to alcohol addiction.
A recent study found semaglutide – the drug known as Ozempic – can improve knee pain in people with obesity and osteoarthritis.
A weight-loss drug more effective than Ozempic and Wegovy has recently been approved. Here’s how it works and how it compares with Ozempic.
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Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
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General Practitioner, PhD Candidate, Bond University
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Research Lead/Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Senior Research Fellow, University of Bradford
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Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice, University of Bradford
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Professor of Health Service Operations, School of Pharmacy & Medical Sciences, University of Bradford
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Senior Lecturer, Nutrition and Food Science, Australian Catholic University
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Clinical Epidemiologist, Washington University in St. Louis
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ARC Future Fellow, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland
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Honorary Associate Professor, University of Leicester
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Associate Lecturer, Sydney Pharmacy School, University of Sydney
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Assistant Professor, Critical Disability Studies, Carleton University
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Senior Lecturer, Pharmacy, Aston University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle