The science and side effects behind the semaglutide weight loss drugs

Ozempic can help people to quickly lose weight but may also have serious side effects Ute Grabowsky/imageBROKER/Shutterstock Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for the drug semaglutide. Many countries have approved Wegovy for weight loss in people who are obese or overweight and Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes.…

New Guidelines for Kids With Obesity: What Parents Should Know

Jan. 13, 2023 — The American Academy of Pediatrics last week issued their first new guidelines in 15 years for evaluating and treating kids and adolescents with overweight or obesity.  If you only saw the headlines, you might think that when a youngster is a few pounds overweight, their pediatrician…

Mary lost 102 pounds | Black Weight Loss Success

Transformation of the Day: Mary lost 102 pounds with a low-carb lifestyle. She and her twin sister were both diagnosed with congestive heart failure and type 2 diabetes. After her sister passed due to cardiac arrest, she knew it was time to make some changes. What was your motivation? What inspired you…