The youth versus Ozempic- the ultimate social war

The youth versus Ozempic- the ultimate social war

hen you hear Ozempic, do you associate it with the weight-loss trends seen on social media? I used to. However, I soon found that this medication impacts more than just health; it also has significant social implications. Here’s the question:…

The weight-loss pill that may work as well as Ozempic

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Drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, from Novo Nordisk, and Mounjaro, from Eli Lilly, are becoming increasingly popular due to their effects on weight loss. Initially approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the molecules present in this type of medicine, known as “slimming pens”, are widely used to treat obesity. The fame of these drugs is due to the way in which they act in the body: semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy,…

A weight loss of 7.5 kilos was achieved in 65% of the patients. Ozempic has similar efficacy.