Some peptides help promote weight loss by helping to regulate blood sugar levels, metabolism, and appetite. These medications may cause side effects and people must have a prescription to take them.

Compounding pharmacies aren’t the only makers of off-brand versions of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Zepbound. The ...

Yeah, ouch. A new study found that men who took semaglutide (Wegovy) for weight loss were more likely to develop erectile dysfunction and low testosterone than those who didn’t. These drugs may ...

and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), have been proposed as a therapeutic alternative. They can reduce appetite and food intake without adverse effects, but their impact on weight loss is variable.

After age 30, muscle loss begins ... By the time men hit 60, this decline can reduce strength and mobility drastically, leading to a cycle of inactivity, weight gain, and frailty.