GLP-1) receptor agonists, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, were linked to vision problems in a small study. Here's what doctors have to say.

Now, one type of weight-loss medication is proving helpful with another health issue. In a study published Feb. 12 in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers report that semaglutide, better known as Ozempic or Wegovy, helped people with alcohol addiction reduce their craving and drink less.

Losing weight can support better heart health, but now doctors are warning of their possible impacts on your heart. Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss medications can help your heart stay healthy by reducing your risk of heart disease caused by obesity,

Anne-Marie Zanzal, 60, and her wife Tonda McKay, 62, have also experienced the more positive changes that weight-loss drugs can have on romantic relationships. They say they had reached the "fat and happy stage of life" but realized being overweight was affecting their energy levels.

Ozempic may help reduce alcohol cravings, according to a new study. But you shouldn't use them to help curb drinking habits just yet.

The weight of being a Hollywood star can take a toll on a person’s weight.In an industry obsessed with physical appearance, a few extra pounds on the hip or a suddenly pronounced jawline instantly becomes the subject of a headline.

Although reports of vision problems with weight loss drugs are still rare, researchers say there is cause for concern because of how widespread the medications are becoming. A 2024 study found that 12 percent of the U.S. has taken one of these drugs and 6 percent are currently taking them.

A new study has confirmed that weight loss or bariatric surgery is safe and very effective, and, for a large percentage of people who were diabetic before the surgery, meant that they didn’t require diabetes medication five years after.

Millions of Americans use GLP-1 injections like Ozempic to lose weight. A study is questioning whether they can cause vision loss.