Why some are calling a new weight loss drug a game-changer

Amanda Gerla

SHOREWOOD, Wis. — A new prescription medication is dominating a weight loss market crowded with pills, powders, cleanses, juices, and more. In June of 2021, the FDA approved Wegovy (semaglutide), a weekly injectible. According to the federal agency, it’s “the first approved drug for chronic weight management in adults with […]

Common corticosteroid drug may aid weight loss

Amanda Gerla

Share on PinterestNew research in mice suggests prednisone, a common corticosteroid drug, may aid weight loss. Sean Locke/Stocksy Many people with conditions that involve chronic inflammation take a daily dose of a corticosteroid drug called prednisone. The drug is highly effective but can cause weight gain, muscle wasting, and other […]