One in eight or about 13% of American adults have used a GLP-1 agonist, a class of drugs prescribed for weight loss, to treat diabetes, or to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in adults with heart disease, a new survey found. Half of those people or about 6% report they are currently […]
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Dr. Decotiis on Scripps News – Medical Weight Loss Breakthroughs & Side Effects
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Parade – Wait, Can Ozempic Change Your Personality? Maybe, According to Experts—Here’s Why
You already know that Ozempic babies are a thing. Now, experts are sharing that Ozempic and other weight loss drugs could change your personality and your sex drive. What gives? That comes down to how weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work to begin with, weight loss doctors told Parade. Read More >>
Dr. Decotiis Contributes BestLift – Ozempic Foods to Avoid: 7 Things You Can’t Eat on Weight-Loss Drugs
Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound can lead to substantial weight loss—an average of 15 percent of one’s body weight in 15 months, according to new studies. But the medication alone is not responsible; it’s also the lifestyle changes that come along with the regimen, including the foods to avoid on Ozempic. Keep reading to learn […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to DrugWatch – Ozempic for Weight Loss | Q&A
The medications Ozempic (semaglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) continue to be in high demand as people turn to these medications for weight loss, heart health and Type 2 diabetes control. However, taking Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs for weight loss might not be for everyone. Read More >>
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to NewsWeek – Map Shows America’s Healthiest Cities
America has an obesity problem, heart disease and cancer diagnoses are rising, and health care premiums are skyrocketing. But not all states or cities are equally affected. WalletHub looked at the 180 top U.S. cities across 41 indicators of good health, ranging from the cost of a medical visit to the average fruit and vegetable […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to NewsWeek – Demand for Weight-Loss Drugs Spikes Despite Horror Stories
Since weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro first hit the market, patients have shared horror story symptoms and even complained of how the pounds pile back on when they stop taking the medication. Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain and other gastrointestinal issues are just some of the common side effects listed. However, even if […]