Patents for a drug related to Ozempic have expired, so pharmaceutical companies are working to develop ‘generic’ versions. These are likely to be much cheaper. But how do they compare with Ozempic?
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Not all children with high weight will have health consequences. But if your child experiences headaches, trouble sleeping or joint pain, it might be time to see your GP.
Health at every size promotes mindful eating and lifestyle behaviours to pursue health and wellness, without focusing on weight loss. Here’s how it compares to traditional weight-loss approaches.
We need to take stock of the promises and limitations of new “miracle” weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy.
Your gut microbes have a lot to say about how many calories you consume and how effectively your body metabolizes them.
Are you stuck in a cycle of endless diets? Consider these questions before starting a new one.
The latest TikTok wellness trend could be good for you but might prove difficult to swallow.
The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now in Australia. Here’s what the science says about the potential benefits and risks of taking it.
A study has shown that the NHS soup and shake diet can help some people beat diabetes – but is it all it’s cracked up to be?
Thinking of trying ricezempic? Here’s what to consider.
Many old remedies are enjoying a new lease of life on social media thanks to health “influencers”. The latest product to be revived is castor oil.
When we’re trying to lose weight and the number on the scales drops rapidly, it seems like we’re on the right track. But losing weight too quickly can cause the loss of muscle, as well as fat.
Some people weigh themselves daily, while others have ditched scales altogether. So what does the evidence say?
The future of the blockbuster drugs could hinge on a trial in Pennsylvania.
Neither Ozempic nor Wegovy are listed on the PBS to treat obesity. When Wegovy becomes available, users will need to pay the full price. Or should the government subsidise it?
Some women who use drugs like Ozempic have reported unexpected pregnancies. What’s going on?
Sugar-free chewing gum has been promoted for its oral health benefits for years.
We don’t tell people taking statins to treat high cholesterol or drugs to manage high blood pressure they’re cheating or taking the easy way out. Nor should we when people take drugs like Ozempic.
Apple cider vinegar has been hailed as the latest immune boosting wonder supplement – but claims should be taken with a pinch of salt. However, there is evidence that it could help with weight loss
In Australia, Ozempic is only approved to treat diabetes but doctors are prescribing it ‘off label’ for weight loss. Compounding pharmacies have also been making their own versions to meet demand.
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney
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Senior Research Associate, Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour, Loughborough University
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Associate Professor, Deakin University
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NHMRC Senior Research Fellow in the School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia
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Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Newcastle
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Professor, School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Nottingham Trent University
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Associate Professor of Nutrition, University of Surrey
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Head of Division of Sport, Exercise & Nutrition Sciences, University of Huddersfield
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Associate Professor, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University
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Visiting Academic, Aston Medical School, Aston University
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Senior Visiting Fellow, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
