Many of us have felt a muscle in some part of our body suddenly and involuntarily tighten, causing a twitch or even severe cramp. Muscle spasms are common and typically don't signal a severe health ...

Ozempic Muscle Loss: Does Ozempic Cause Muscle Loss? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, ...

The mirror doesn’t lie, but sometimes it doesn’t tell the full story either. That slight softening around your midsection or the newfound difficulty opening stubborn jars might seem like inevitable ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found that an antibody treatment prevented a decline in muscle mass and bone density after using GLP-1 drugs. Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy Aging and limited ...

With glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists now close to inducing weight loss at levels only seen before through surgical intervention, obesity specialists say patients on these drugs are ...

Ozempic can cause muscle loss along with weight loss. Studies have shown that some people using Ozempic can lose both fat and muscle. If you’re concerned with muscle loss while using Ozempic, be sure ...

Dehydration may cause cramps due to the loss of electrolytes. Hydrating and maintaining electrolyte balance may help manage or prevent cramps. People who are at risk of dehydration, such as athletes ...

For many people the word ‘weight loss’ only means seeing the number on the scale go down. Whether they work out for that weight to go down or eat unhealthy amounts of foods not enough to sustain them, ...

A new once-daily pill may raise the bar for weight loss meds. Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone the body naturally produces after eating can cause significant weight ...