The diabetes medication semaglutide has recently become a trendy weight loss treatment. But like every drug, there are downsides—and potentially serious side effects.

Amy Schumer After a remarkable weight loss, Amy Schumer claimed to have suffered serious health problems attributed to the ...

The study also found that women with a history of GLP-1 use had a 30% higher risk of developing gestational diabetes, a ...

Chrissy Teigen was craving something different. The cookbook author is getting candid about her time taking Ozempic, explaining she started taking the type 2 diabetes medication—which has been shown ...

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide in Ozempic and Wegovy help people lose weight. But they need to be taken for years, decades or possibly life. Is that safe?

STEVE Durrant was at breaking point; he weighed 124kg (19st 7lb) and had tried everything to lose weight before finding the ...

Celebrities have embraced GLP-1 medications for dramatic weight loss in 2025. Oprah Winfrey, Amy Schumer, Meghan Trainor and ...

AN aesthetics guru to celebrities including Christine McGuinness, Amy Childs and Peter Andre has revealed the secrets to ...

Some people may notice weight gain while using Ozempic or after stopping the drug. Reasons for weight gain while using Ozempic may include changes in appetite and reduced physical activity due to side ...

Stop taking Ozempic® at least two months before pregnancy, and let your healthcare provider know if you’d like to try for a baby. Ozempic® (semaglutide) is a once-weekly injection, so you know it ...

Medications best known for treating diabetes and supporting weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may also change how the body experiences alcohol.

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key takeaways: Ozempic® stays in your system for around five weeks. The Ozempic® half-life is about one week. You can’t flush the medication out ...