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'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may cause bad breath, a lesser-known side effect users are calling "Ozempic breath" on social media.

Patients taking weight-loss drugs often make 5 critical mistakes, doctor warns

Experts say GLP-1 drugs offer benefits beyond weight loss, but common mistakes like skipped labs and poor nutrition can undermine results or cause harm.

Common sweetener may trigger fat buildup in ways experts didn’t expect

A new review suggests fructose has unique metabolic effects that drive obesity, fat accumulation and metabolic disease beyond what glucose alone causes.

Jelly Roll says he 'lost his way' after shedding over 200 pounds, reveals how much weight he gained back

Jelly Roll opens up about gaining weight after the holidays and a broken collarbone, saying he has "lost his way" in his ongoing weight-loss journey.

Natural hormone may reduce obesity without cutting calories, scientists say

Oklahoma researchers found the hormone FGF21 targets the same brain region as GLP-1 drugs, but works by boosting metabolic rate instead of cutting appetite.

Intermittent fasting’s real benefit may come after you start eating again

A new study from Texas researchers suggests intermittent fasting's longevity benefits depend not on the fast itself, but on how the body recalibrates during refeeding.

Zero-calorie sweeteners could alter the genes of later generations, new study warns

A study in mice found artificial sweeteners may cause multigenerational changes in metabolism and gut bacteria even without direct exposure to future generations.

This could be why your weight-loss medication isn’t delivering results

A study in Nature found a specific genetic variant that may boost the effectiveness of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Weight gain in certain decade of life may be more dangerous, study suggests

A study of over 620,000 people found that weight gain in your 20s carries disproportionately high and lasting risks of premature death later in life.

Popular weight-loss medications linked to hidden side effects, study finds

A new study analyzing Reddit posts found that GLP-1 users reported side effects like fatigue, chills and menstrual irregularities not seen in clinical trials.