There are only two options for GLP-1s: Name-brand medications made by pharmaceutical companies (Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk) and compounded generic versions. While that’s fairly straightforward, it gets more complicated when 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies come into the mix. To figure out what you’re getting, and who makes your semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, compounded) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound, compounded), […]
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Dr. Decotiis Contributes to SheFinds – Fans Believe Ariana Grande ‘Looks Really Unwell’ In Recent Photos As Doctors Say She Has Lost ‘Too Much Weight’
Splash News Ariana Grande continues to spark concern among fans over her noticeably slim physique following promotions for Wicked. While the singer has faced scrutiny throughout the promotional period for the highly anticipated movie, fans are now comparing recent photos to earlier images of the former child star when she appeared “healthier.” DailyMail also consulted medical professionals for […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to The EveryGirl – A Top Weight Loss Doctor Shares What to Do Differently in 2025
There’s one guarantee that comes with every new year (other than failed resolutions): the influx of quick-fix, gimmicky ads to lose weight, full of false promises to get “snatched” and before-and-after weight loss transformation narratives masquerading as motivation (you know, like “Drop the fat, and you’ll completely change your life!”). Whether it’s restricting entire food groups, fad […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to The New York Post – Obesity vaccine could make us ‘immune’ to gaining weight from a high-fat, high-sugar diet
What if you could eat whatever you want and never worry about your waistline? It may not be as far-fetched as it sounds. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder may have found the mechanisms for a groundbreaking vaccine that could help people keep their weight in check by tapping into the power of healthy bacteria. Researchers […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Daily Mail – New photo of Ariana Grande looking ‘strikingly thin’ sparks more health concerns about Wicked star
A new photo of Ariana Grande looking thin has sparked concerns among fans and doctors. The singer has visibly lost weight in recent years, which has been attributed to her vegan diet. But doctors said the photo, believed to have been taken in mid-December with fans at a screening of her new movie Wicked, indicated that the ‘strikingly thin’ […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Daily Mail – All the celebs linked to Ozempic after suspiciously ‘gaunt’ Golden Globes red carpet
The Golden Globes kicked off Hollywood awards season Sunday night — but the real winner of the night was Ozempic. Viewers were quick to point out how many stars looked noticeably thinner than usual, leading to rife speculation about whether they’ve jumped on the Ozempic bandwagon. Ana Reisdorf, a registered dietitian, told DailyMail.com: ‘I would not be surprised […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Health.com – Why Winter May Be the Hardest Season for Weight Loss, According to Experts
If it seems like it’s harder to lose weight in the wintertime, it’s probably not your imagination. The cold-weather months are often filled with cozy gatherings with friends and family, and ample comfort food. But this increased time sitting indoors, coupled with heavy meals that stray from our normal diets, make managing weight challenging. […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Women’s Health – Weight loss in your 30s: 10 tips for losing weight efficiently and safely, according to doctors
Turning the big 3-0 is exciting: you’re wiser, more resilient, with many life lessons under your belt, and probably know yourself better than ever before. If you’re someone whose goal is to lose weight, though, you may have noticed that it doesn’t feel as easy as it might have done previously. So, how exactly should you […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Fox News – Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcohol effects, a new study suggests. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists — which contain either semaglutide or liraglutide — are prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, but previous studies have shown that people report decreased alcohol consumption when taking them. In a new study by […]
Dr. Decotiis Contributes to Women’s Health Magazine – ‘I Lost Over 50 Pounds From Zepbound—Here’s Why I Eventually Stopped Taking It’
‘I Lost Over 50 Pounds From Zepbound—Here’s Why I Eventually Stopped Taking It’ Plus, the surprising benefit one woman never expected. Read More >>
