Ozempic for Your Kids?

During a regular visit to the doctor, a friend’s pediatrician advised her 15-year-old to take semaglutide (e.g., Wegovy, Ozempic, GLP-1, or similar drugs). Let’s call the teenager “Leslie” for privacy reasons. Leslie trains for something analogous to gymnastics or competitive dance. They’re active, doing cardio-fitness for three to five hours, three to four days a week. And…Read more »

What Are the Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Shot?

Co-authored by Jessica Johns-Green You’re in your doctor’s office when “You need to lose weight” booms through the room. They offer Wegovy or Ozempic as a solution. I hear about this happening often. And as an eating and body image specialist, I have some questions. I’m not alone. For example, the topics of Ozempic and Wegovy dominated…Read more »