Are compounded GLP-1s for weight loss safe? GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) are medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. You’ve probably heard of them under brand names like Ozempic® and Wegovy® (semaglutide) or Monjouro […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Many hormones play a role in your weight. Here’s how to encourage healthy hormone production to support weight loss. Hormones can be helpful heroes, […]
Maybe you stock up on ice cream after a difficult day at work or reach for chocolate after a disagreement with your partner. Occasional stress eating (or emotional eating) is normal and nothing to feel […]
Gastric bypass surgery can lead to significant weight loss — and for lots of people, it’s a life-changing step toward better health. But it’s also common to experience weight regain or hit a plateau, even when […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists), like Wegovy, Ozempic, or generic liraglutide, have helped you reach your goal weight — or get you close to it. […]
The age-old advice to lose weight is to exercise and eat healthy, but what if you can’t work out regularly (or just don’t want to)? You might wonder, How can I lose weight without exercising? […]
You’ve been losing weight, and the finish line is in sight. Or maybe you’ve already hit your goal weight. What do you do when you get there? Should you keep taking your oral weight […]
If you’ve been taking Ozempic or Wegovy (both of which contain the active ingredient semaglutide), you might wonder, How long can you take semaglutide for weight loss? You can take semaglutide for weight loss indefinitely. There’s no set […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Tirzepatide is sold under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound. This diabetes and weight loss drug can come with a high price tag. So, how […]
Reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA Losing weight and sustaining a healthy weight are notoriously difficult. If you’re struggling to reach your weight goals, you might consider taking an appetite suppressant to aid […]