Turning the big 3-0 is exciting: you’re wiser, more resilient, with many life lessons under your belt, and probably know yourself better than ever before. If you’re someone whose goal is to lose weight, though, you may have noticed that it doesn’t feel as easy as it might have done previously. So, how exactly should you […]
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Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Fox News – Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcohol effects, a new study suggests. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists — which contain either semaglutide or liraglutide — are prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, but previous studies have shown that people report decreased alcohol consumption when taking them. In a new study by […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Women’s Health Magazine – ‘I Lost Over 50 Pounds From Zepbound—Here’s Why I Eventually Stopped Taking It’
‘I Lost Over 50 Pounds From Zepbound—Here’s Why I Eventually Stopped Taking It’ Plus, the surprising benefit one woman never expected. Read More >>
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to GBNews – Weight loss: Women told to cut back on a food group that will make you ‘more hungry’ during menopause
Weight gain is often an inevitable part of perimenopause and many women see the pounds pile on despite not changing what they eat. Speaking exclusively to GB News, a doctor shared diet tips that can help you get back on track during this time. Eating a lot of high-carb foods – especially those laced with […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Body Network – Fitness Expert Reveals What Really Happened When He Tried the Celebrity Weight Loss Shot
Mark Lewis isn’t your typical fitness influencer. After struggling with weight and motivation in his 30s, he transformed himself into a multi-sport competitor who now creates content full-time. But recently, he decided to try something controversial: the “celebrity fat jab.” His candid experience might surprise you. Read More >>
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to First for Women – Struggling to Lose Weight? Perimenopause May Be to Blame—Here’s What Helps
While we’d love to go through life without putting on unwanted weight, gaining a couple of pounds here and there is perfectly normal. However, if the scale keeps creeping up or you’re struggling to lose weight no matter what you do, you may be dealing with perimenopause weight gain. Fortunately, there are easy ways to […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Medscape – How Are Doctors Using Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide? A Q&A
When prescribing glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medications, many physicians prefer tirzepatide over the more well-known semaglutide due to its superior efficacy in weight loss and A1c reduction. Studies indicated that tirzepatide can lead to greater weight loss than semaglutide. Factors like insurance coverage, drug availability, and side effects also influence physicians’ choices, with some patients […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to VeryWell Mind – ‘Should I Take Weight Loss Medications?’ Here’s What Physicians Say
When it comes to weight loss, it seems everyone has an opinion on what works best. Right now, the opinions about weight loss medications are all over the place. Many find the new antiobesity medications an amazing tool for the treatment of obesity, while others claim it’s a “crutch.” The GLP-1s were initially designed to […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Glamour – Do GLP-1 Supplements Work? Doctors Set the Record Straight on ‘Nature’s Ozempic’
As someone who loves debunking counterfeit wellness claims—and is literally prescribed and takes the GLP-1 medication Ozempic—the rise of GLP-1 supplements kind of felt like a personal challenge from the universe. For those unaware, GLP-1 supplements are the latest alleged weight-loss scheme trying to cash in on the Ozempic boom, with brands like Kourtney Kardashian’s vitamin and supplement brand Lemme, Supergut, […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to WebMD – An Extreme Low-Calorie Diet May Stop Diabetes. Is It Safe?
“But they’re short-term studies for a reason,” he said. “Countless studies show that these sorts of really low-calorie, restricted diets are just very, very difficult to adhere to.” The effectiveness of meal replacement diets can also depend on the patient, said Sue Decotiis, MD, a medical weight loss doctor in New York City. “If a […]
