Author: Nadine Wehida, Senior Lecturer in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Kingston University

Not everyone finds that Ozempic and Wegovy work for them. KaterynaBorodina/ Shutterstock Weight-loss jabs are the latest craze for shedding a few pounds. Their effect has been dramatic with drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) causing users to lose up to 15% of their body fat on average. Semaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide […]

So many people in western countries are turning to weight loss drugs such as Wegovy/Ozempic and Mounjaro that concerns have started to emerge about maintaining ready supplies. But with popularity comes scrutiny, and rising demand isn’t the only potential problem with weight loss jabs. Gastrointestinal side-effects such as nausea, vomiting and constipation are common across […]