Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy—also known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or semaglutide medications—have been linked to increased suicidal thoughts, says a new study published in JAMA ...

People taking semaglutide, the popular medication for diabetes and weight loss, are more likely to report having thoughts of suicide compared with those taking other drugs, according to a new ...

How Does It Work? Semaglutide belongs to a class of medicines called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). GLP-1 is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels and appetite.

A growing set of evidence suggests that using semaglutide could lead to decreased substance use, and a large new study shows a promising link between the medications and tobacco use. But experts ...

WEYMOUTH, Mass. — WeightWatchers says it will offer a compounded version of semaglutide, the medication best known by brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, despite the U.S. Food and Drug ...