Health Questions

The fear of needles is called trypanophobia, and it's something you can overcome, especially if you want to get in on the GLP-1 craze. Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are offered in a short format, either as an autoinjector pen or in a vial (Zepbound). Until oral GLP-1s get approved, the only way you'll get access to the GLP-1 meds is by facing your fear of needles. We get asked this question a lot at GLP-1 Newsroom, and as the editor-in-chief, I can tell you t

If this is your first Thanksgiving on a GLP-1, you might already be rehearsing your plate in your head. The table is going to be covered in food, everyone is talking about “going back for seconds,” and your stomach is basically like, “We will be accepting five polite bites and then we’re done.” It can feel weird. You may not be hungry when everyone else is. Or you might want to taste everything because it’s tradition, but your body has no interest in nostalgia right now. That

Most people taking GLP-1s are well aware of the potential benefits and risks of side effects. However, I was relieved to see several...

I keep seeing questions about frozen semaglutide and frozen tirzepatide, usually after someone makes a mistake like leaving it in the car...

This topic fills the Reddit boards these days in the GLP-1 space. Usually, a new user of Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound goes to administer...

The GLP‑1 craze isn’t slowing down. Between Zepbound, Ozempic, Wegovy, and other meds in this class, people everywhere are suddenly...

As a Zepbound user, I'm what they call a "super responder." In six months, I lost about 100 pounds. Now, there are tests under a science...

GERD is about as unpleasant as it sounds, and new research shows there could be an increased risk for it among certain people taking...

You see all the before-and-after photos, the viral weight loss success stories, the "I lost 40 pounds in three months" reels. But that's...

Starting a beginner fitness routine while on GLP-1s like Zepbound or Wegovy can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s been a while since...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Zepbound are best known for helping with blood sugar and weight, but researchers are starting to...

MAY 30, 2025 — New GLP-1 diet and lifestyle guidelines are poised to help first-time users navigate the real work that comes after the...

If you’re using Ozempic or another GLP-1 medication and your mouth feels like a desert, it’s not just in your head. "Ozempic teeth" has...

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have reshaped the way we talk about weight loss. People who’ve struggled for years are finally seeing results, but the risk of losing muscle mass is real. Could bimagrumab be the medication that solves this GLP-1 challenge?

Skin tags are one of those annoying little things nobody talks about until they pop up in all the wrong places. These soft, flesh-colored...