Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. For the first time ever, the World Health Organization has ...

Ozempic users who suffer strokes appear to have much lower death rates and better long-term survival. Evidence points to a possible reduction in overall stroke risk among those taking Ozempic. GLP-1 ...

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 ...

There’s no doubt that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have been revolutionary — not just for people who want to lower their blood sugar and lose weight but for those who want to control other cravings as ...

The increasing popularity of weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and metformin may have you wondering how all these options stack up. Are there benefits to one over the other? How do side ...

Metformin vs. Ozempic: What’s the Difference? Metformin (Fortamet, Glumetza) and semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus) are medicines that treat type 2 diabetes. They both lower blood sugar, but they work ...