Prescription weight loss drugs have become so popular in the United States that suppliers have struggled to keep up.

Weight loss injections are essentially the opposite of pills in terms of pros and cons. They’re generally more effective and ...

Researchers found that patients with obesity had an average weight loss of 12.9% with semaglutide vs 5.6% with liraglutide ...

Peptides are parts of proteins that transmit signals throughout your body. Naturally occurring peptides your body produces include hormones, such as insulin, ghrelin, leptin, and glucagon-like peptide ...

Three scientists are honored for developing a class of blockbuster weight-loss drugs. Is a Nobel prize on the way?

Three scientists were recognized by the Lasker Awards for their work on the GLP-1 hormone. Others were honored for work to ...

In the heavyweight title match between weight loss meds, we have ourselves a victor.In the battle between Novo Nordisk’s ...

The study concentrates on the FDA-approved injectable medications semaglutide and liraglutide. A study conducted by the ...

A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as young as 6 when combined with diet and exercise, a small ...

Severe obesity is already a significant problem for many children, especially since obese children often become obese adults.

For patients with obesity receiving semaglutide or liraglutide, weight reduction at one year is associated with medication active agent.

Kids as young as six years old could soon be allowed access to a weight loss drug, similar to Ozempic, to help reduce obesity ...