GLP-1 medications can be effective for weight loss and diabetes management but require lifestyle changes and can have severe side effects. Hear from users and their stories behind the medications.

Whether you choose a daily pill or a weekly injection, GLP-1 medications work by mimicking GLP-1, a natural hormone your body releases after a meal. It helps control appetite, digestion, and blood ...

Ayesha Bryant, MD, MPH, is an associate professor of medicine and associate director of clinical research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is also the medical reviewer at Alpas Wellness ...

For the millions of people using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1), a dose has long meant a weekly appointment with a needle. With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approving ...

Tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) is a dual-agonist GLP-1 medication. It works like a GLP-1 agonist, but also targets a hormone called glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) to “help break ...

Thinking about GLP-1 meds? A Hy-Vee dietitian explains how to eat to protect muscle, energy and digestion when your appetite drops.

GLP-1 medications are everywhere, but what happens when appetite suppression meets a culture obsessed with thinness?

With weight loss medication continuing to grow in popularity, it's important to know how to use it properly to ensure the very best results ...