Sue Decotiis, MD: News; NYC Hormone Therapy / Weight Loss

Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Parade – Feeling Sleepy on Ozempic? Here’s What Might Be Going On

June 12, 2024

The Ozempic jingle goes heavy on the letter O (Oh-Oh-Oh-Ozempic). However, if you’re taking the drug, you may feel yourself craving more Zzzs—as in feeling drained. While the blood sugar and weight loss transformations are real, it’s also true that significant changes can be tiring (and energizing). So, can Ozempic make you tired? Or, on the other hand, can Ozempic give […]

Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Parade – Yes, ‘Ozempic Butt’ Is a Thing—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About It

May 31, 2024

Almost 2 million people in the U.S. have taken prescription weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy. People taking weight loss medication expect their bodies to change, but many do not expect to be left with “Ozempic butt,” as it’s been dubbed on social media. On TikTok, there are countless videos of people saying […]

Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Daily Mail – Men like Scott Disick on Ozempic-like drugs are 3.5 times more likely to suffer embarrassing sexual side effect, first major study shows

May 28, 2024

Taking Ozempic makes you three and a half times more likely to suffer life-wrecking erectile dysfunction, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Texas studied more than 1,500 obese, non-diabetic men on the blockbuster drug and found a staggering number experienced sex problems within as little as a month after starting a prescription. While other research and […]

Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Axios – America’s doctors need more obesity medicine training

May 28, 2024

The relatively small number of health care providers trained in obesity care can hardly keep up with Americans’ demand for new weight-loss drugs. Why it matters: Tens of thousands of U.S. patients each week are starting on treatments like Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy, but obesity medicine specialists worry there are still too few providers with enough specialized training […]

Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Newsweek – The 5 Worst Supplements for Anti-Aging, Doctors Say

May 23, 2024

Supplements can benefit your body best when they’re used to fill known nutritional gaps. However, according to a recent poll conducted by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), a whopping 86 percent of Americans take supplements, while only 21 percent have a confirmed nutritional deficiency. In the majority of cases, people take supplements with broader goals in mind: For […]

Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Women’s World – The 6 Healthy Eating Hacks Experts Want Woman Over 50 To Know

May 20, 2024

Let’s face it: Between busy schedules, tempting treats and the allure of convenience foods, sticking to a healthy diet can be a challenge. Thankfully, healthy eating hacks can help you reach your wellness goals without feeling deprived. We asked experts to break down what tricks actually work, plus how to effortlessly incorporate them into your daily life. […]

Dr. Decotiis Contributes to HealthLine – How Common Are GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic? 13% of U.S. Adults Have Used Them

May 16, 2024

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 […]

Dr. Decotiis on Scripps News – Medical Weight Loss Breakthroughs & Side Effects

April 29, 2024