This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist … ...

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A public health expert explains how GLP-1 drugs have changed the way healthcare providers understand and treat obesity.

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