The key is the ligand — that’s the general word for whatever chemical ... it’s GLP-1. Ozempic, or semaglutide, is a GLP-1 agonist, meaning its molecules mimic the structure of GLP-1, binding ...

By now, these are household names: Mounjaro. Wegovy. Zepbound… and yes, Ozempic. A Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that one in 8 American adults reported trying a GLP-1 medication.

“Ozempic neck” refers to the appearance of ... (Endocrinologists are knowledgeable in the function and structure of the endocrine glands, as well as endocrine disorders. The endocrine glands ...

Could medications like Ozempic benefit the brain? Here’s what scientists are learning. By Dana G. Smith and Dani Blum Over a decade ago, a smattering of studies suggested that early cousins of ...