When it comes to weight loss, there are a number of tried and true lifestyle changes you can make to help you along the way. But sometimes, those extra pounds are as stubborn as a toddler who doesn’t ...

The increasing popularity of weight loss drugs like Wegovy®, Ozempic, Mounjaro and metformin may have you wondering how all these options stack up. Are there benefits to one over the other? How do ...

Metformin is the most commonly prescribed oral drug for diabetes. Of course, if you or a loved one receives treatment for diabetes, you probably already knew this. What you may not know, however, is ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman who isn’t prediabetic or diabetic. My BMI is 31.2. My doctor has prescribed a trial of metformin for weight loss as an alternative to starting Ozempic or one ...

Both medications have similar side effects, such as stomach issues like diarrhea, nausea, and bloating. However, metformin’s side effects are usually milder and tend to improve over time. Ozempic, on ...

The META-AF trial found fewer recurrences of atrial arrhythmias, a benefit unexplained by weight loss or glycemic control.

Second-generation antipsychotics like aripiprazole, risperidone and quetiapine are often effective in treating mood disorder, ...