Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the side effects of weight loss medications
From constipation to muscle loss, the side effects of some weight loss and diabetes medications can be daunting to patients. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at why these effects occur, and gives some tips on how to keep them in check.
Weight-loss drugs replacing some surgeries, but doctors say they're 'not a miracle drug'
Researchers looked at the health records of 17 million Americans with obesity and determined that between 2022 and 2023, rates of bariatric surgeries dropped by 25%, while prescriptions for weight-loss drugs more than doubled.
New Data: Nearly 50% of Weight-Loss Drug Patients Saw Lower Consumption of This, Too
"For healthcare providers, these findings suggest that anti-obesity medications may offer dual benefits," one doctor reports of the research.
What are your questions about weight loss drugs?
Weight loss and diabetes drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound are seen as game-changers for obesity and weight management but for many people, there are still questions around side effects, accessibility and results.
Do Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Affect Your Breast Health?
Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD After losing extra pounds on Ozempic (semaglutide), some are finding themselves dealing with an unexpected issue, what's become known as "Ozempic breasts." This possible side effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist medication users like Ozempic,
New weight loss drug decreases appetite without nausea — and can even burn calories
A new, better Ozempic? Scientists from the University of Copenhagen say they have developed a drug that decreases appetite while increasing calorie burning — without any signs of nausea. “While GLP-1-based therapies have revolutionized patient care for obesity and Type 2 diabetes,
CNN’s Gupta: Medical community ‘in lockstep’ with RFK Jr. concern
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a brain surgeon, said “there’s a lot of concern” in the medical community about former independent ...
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CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta Relays ‘Horror’ of Medical Community at RFK Jr. Nomination
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CNN's Gupta: Medical Community In "Lockstep" With Concerns About RFK, "I've Been Getting A Lot Of Notes From People"
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Thursday said the medical community, which he says is "not monolithic," has "a lot of concern" ...
‘Obesity is at a crisis point’: Study predicts that 260 million in US will be overweight or obese by 2050
In a little over two decades, almost 260 million people in the United States are predicted to have overweight or obesity, ...
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Sanjay Gupta to Tackle Ozempic Craze in CNN Special (Exclusive)
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: Is Ozempic Right For You?' will debut Nov. 17 at 8 PM. By Alex Weprin Media & Business Writer CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta will take a deep dive ...
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How to know if Ozempic is right for you
About 1 in 8 U.S. adults have taken Ozempic or similar medications used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity. While these ...
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Anti-science zealot Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Trump’s choice to head up HHS
Elections have consequences, which is the case with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being the nominee to head up Health and Human Services.