Australian researchers warn GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may cause scurvy, the historic "pirate disease," due to poor nutrition and vitamin C deficiency risks.

A public health expert explains how GLP-1 drugs have changed the way healthcare providers understand and treat obesity.

PHILADELPHIA -- At Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, surgeon Piotr Krecioch has his hands full launching a program offering surgical interventions to treat obesity. One in three ...

It’s worth the weight — loss, that is. Despite their blockbuster popularity, GLP-1 medications come with a handful of side ...

It's the mighty Big Mac versus the new GLP-1 weight-loss pills. And McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski is putting on his fry hat and gearing up for battle. His weapons of choice thi ...

TUPELO – Usage of GLP-1 drugs isn't new – they gained FDA approval in 2005, and evolved from 1980s diabetes research. But ...

A November 2025 Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 1 in 8 U.S. adults have tried a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, ...

Drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy are intended for people who are overweight. Some patients are using them after bariatric ...

With the use of GLP-1 medications on the rise, cardiologists are seeing benefits to heart health, and it might not all be related to weight loss alone. GLP-1 medications, including semaglutide, are a ...

Serena Williams reveals losing 15 kg using a GLP-1 drug after pregnancy in a Super Bowl 2026 ad, sparking debate on celebrity ...

The first transformation was metabolic. The next is about feeling like the outside has caught up with the inside, through ...

By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Online telehealth company Hims and Hers Health on Thursday began offering a much ...