A clinical trial has backed the safety and efficacy of one of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss medicines in children as young as six, showing a significant drop in body mass index (BMI). The study used the ...

The HSE has spent more than €200 million on Ozempic and similar weight-loss jabs in less than three years, with 80,000 patients getting the medication on free drugs schemes in 2025. The number of ...

Novo Nordisk has reached the end of its two-year suspension from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) for breaches of its code of practice, after showing "significant and ...

Wegovy comes as a prescription injection and an oral tablet. It’s used along with exercise and a reduced-calorie diet for weight loss in certain adults and children. This drug works by reducing ...

Your heart rate is the number of heartbeats you have in a minute. Your heart rate depends on what you're doing at the time. So, if you're resting or relaxed, your heart beats slower, and if you're ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) is an injectable medication initially designed to manage type 2 diabetes. Over the past few years, its potential to aid weight loss has captured more public attention. When ...