👵 Ozempic Face: GLP-1 and Aesthetic Surgery
This scholarly article from Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum discusses the phenomenon of “Ozempic Face,” a term used to describe the accelerated facial aging and volume loss experienced by some patients undergoing rapid weight loss from GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic. The authors, plastic surgery residents and a practicing plastic surgeon, present a systematic review of existing literature on these medications within plastic […]
Antag says it is confident ahead of ‘imminent’ Phase 1 obesity readout for GIP blockade
Antag Therapeutics is taking an unusual, although not unknown, approach to obesity. Where drugs like Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and other compounds from Roche and Viking Therapeutics have mechanisms partly based on GIP agonism, Antag is …
Summer’s fast food wars hit their flow as McDonald’s vs. Popeyes wrap battle heats up
Popeyes; McDonalds; BI McDonald’s has brought back its popular Chicken Snack Wrap after nearly a decade. Popeyes is simultaneously promoting its chicken wrap, ramping up competition between the chains. Analysts told BI that Gen Z’s snack habits and the rise of GLP-1s could be driving the trend. There’s a new fast food feud taking shape […]
The internet hates Botox and filler — but only when it looks bad
Olandria, Cierra, Belle-A, Chelley, Amaya, and Huda Love Island USA Season 7 | Kim Nunneley/Peacock It wouldn’t be a season of Love Island if viewers weren’t discussing someone’s plastic surgery. In June, Love Island USA contestant Vanna Einerson enjoyed a brief stint on the show before being eliminated by her castmates. But before she left, […]
Urgent warning over medications that can STOP working in the hot weather – with fatal consequences
WITH parts of the UK set to sizzle under highs of 34°C, health chiefs have issued a warning over medications that could stop working in the hot weather. The heat can break down active ingredients in lifesaving drugs or affect how much the body absorbs them – making your usual dose too strong or too […]
What is the ‘real‐world’ experience with fixed‐ratio combination therapy (insulin + GLP‐1 receptor agonist) in routine clinical practice? Take‐home messages for clinicians regarding key outcomes
Abstract Aims The fixed-ratio combinations (FRCs) of a basal insulin and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), IDegLira (insulin degludec/liraglutide) and iGlarLixi (insulin glargine/lixisenatide), offer a once-daily injectable treatment option for adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), combining complementary mechanisms of action to target both fasting and postprandial hyperglycaemia. While randomized controlled trials have demonstrated […]
Are Weight Loss Drugs Worth the Costs and Risks?
Helping people with eating disorders is a laudable goal, but there remain unknown health risks associated with a clutch of new weight loss drugs – and significant costs. Ozempic was developed initially (and FDA-approved in 2005) for the treatment of life-threatening diabetes. Wegovy was approved by the FDA on March 8, 2024, to treat obese or “overweight” […]
Amanda Bynes Explains Why She Cant Wear Tooth Gems
Amanda Bynes has given fans a glimpse into her latest jewelry addition. Posting via her Instagram Stories on Thursday, July 10, the She’s The Man star shared that she had bought a new grill for her teeth and explained why she opted for a grill over choosing tooth gems. “What’s up everybody? I just wanted […]
Comprehensive GLP-1 Support Needed
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The Truth About Weight Loss After 50
(Note: Thank you for supporting businesses like the one presenting a sponsored message below and working with them through the links below which benefits Gateway Pundit. We appreciate your support!) The game is rigged. No matter what combination of diet and exercise you try, losing weight is a losing battle. Nearly 75% of Americans are […]