Ozempic is arguably the buzziest buzzword in our culture today. But we still have plenty of questions about the type 2 diabetes medication-turned- weight-loss wonder drug—like how long does it take for Ozempic to work?

Many people use semaglutides like Ozempic for weight loss, but can you use it to lose a small amount—say, 10 or 20 pounds? Doctors explain the concerns.

When everyone from celebrities to your next-door neighbor is losing jaw-dropping amounts of weight thanks to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, it can feel discouraging trying to drop pounds the old-fashioned way through diet and exercise.

Type-2 diabetes patients taking the active ingredient in the drugs, semaglutide, "had a significantly lower risk" of developing the disease, the study found

A recent study found significant reductions in opioid overdose and alcohol misuse among people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic.

While Ozempic’s weight loss benefits are widely touted, the conversation is increasingly shifting toward its side effects. Commonly reported issues include: nausea, constipation and “Ozempic face,” a condition where rapid weight loss leads to a gaunt appearance.

For the first time in a decade, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association issued new recommendations for preventing strokes.

Ozempic has become a household name over the past few years, with a slew of celebrities opening up about taking the medication for weight loss. And while many semaglutide medications are technically only approved for weight loss in overweight or obese people,