Welcome to Ask a Derm, a SELF series where board-certified dermatologists answer your important questions about skin, hair and nail health. We hit for the first installment Susan C. Taylor, MDBrent L. Johnson Jr. Professor of Dermatology and Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania …
The FDA has approved a new weight-loss drug, Eli Lillys Zepbound, sold under the name Mounjaro when it was only a diabetes drug. This is a new competitor to competitor Novo Nordisk’s very popular Wegovy injectable. Although these drugs can quickly help people lose weight, it is not yet clear how much they will increase …
(The Hill) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Eli Lilly’s blockbuster diabetes drug for weight loss management on Wednesday, giving patients another tool and opening the door to potentially using much wider. Formal FDA approval means tirzepatide could be covered by most insurance plans, making it more affordable for millions of patients and likely …
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday has approved Zepbound, a new weight loss drug from drugmaker Eli Lilly that in clinical trials has been shown to help people lose up to 52 pounds in 16 months. Related to Zep is the latest entrant in the field of powerful new drugs that already includes Novo …
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in the British Columbia Supreme Court, alleging that the Canadian manufacturer of Ozempic failed to warn potential patients of possible complications. This medication has exploded in popularity since doctors began prescribing it for weight loss. But Tracy Nygaard, 54, was taking Ozempic for its intended purpose, treating …
Minoxidil, a popular hair loss treatment, may be in short supply, experts warn. Minoxidil is the main active ingredient in Rogaine, which is applied to the scalp. Minoxidil has been shown to be most effective when taken orally, but this form has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hair loss. …
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have radically transformed the world of weight loss. Health experts know that there are probably many foods in your pantry right now that affect the body, like these medications. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in these medications, which work by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone produced by your body when you eat. …
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These weight loss medications have been shown to increase the risk of pancreatitis and other serious digestive disorders. Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsu) and liraglutide (Victoza and Saxenda) are GLP-1 agonist drugs that have been praised for their weight loss effect. However, one study found that these popular diabetes medications increase the risk of serious …
A Canadian weight loss coach who lost 20 pounds and transformed her body has revealed her “no excuses” 10-minute workout that can be done anywhere. Andrew Holmes, founder of Weight Loss Warriors, has more than 264,000 followers on TikTok, where he shares fitness and nutrition tips. The content creator, who goes by the handle @andrewholmes79, …