Doctor says anyone using GLP-1 should focus on muscle-preserving strategies
Millions of people are using GLP-1 medications to lose weight, but doctors say shedding pounds is just one part of the equation.
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Millions of people are using GLP-1 medications to lose weight, but doctors say shedding pounds is just one part of the equation.
Medical experts said no big clinical trials have been done on the safety or effectiveness of microdosing the drugs.
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Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
A new analysis finds that people who use the newest weight loss drugs, specifically Wegovy, may keep the weight off for years.
A new analysis finds that people who use the newest weight loss drugs, specifically Wegovy, may keep the weight off for years.
A nonsurgical weight loss procedure may be more effective and less expensive than weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
A nonsurgical weight loss procedure may be more effective and less expensive than weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
Experts are concerned that teens and young adults may be seeking weight loss drugs for the wrong reasons.
Experts are concerned that teens and young adults may be seeking weight loss drugs for the wrong reasons.
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