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Health

There Are Many Types of Obesity, Says This GLP-1 Expert

A renowned physician-scientist says treatment is not one-size-fits-all.
Weight Management

The 5 Worst Things You Can Do While Taking a GLP-1 for Weight Loss

According to doctors, making a misstep is easier than you may think.
Weight Management

I'm an RD—Here Are 4 Things I Told My Family Member Before They Started a GLP-1

These will help you build a supportive foundation for the body.
Health

Serena Williams on Taking a GLP-1: ‘I Feel Like I’m Back’

The GOAT says we shouldn’t be shamed about what helps us feel better in our bodies.
Weight Management

I’m a Dietitian Taking a GLP-1. These Are My Go-To Simple Meals

These medications changed not only my appetite, but the entire way I think about food, hunger, and self-care.
Weight Management

A Wegovy Pill Was Just Approved. Your 5 Top Questions, Answered

It’s the first oral GLP-1 medication approved for weight loss.
Mental Health

GLP-1s Quieted My Migraines but Awakened Something Darker

I’d sworn I was done chasing smallness as a virtue. How am I back here again?
Health

Can You Get Addicted to a GLP-1?

Model Brooks Nader calls these drugs a “crutch.”
Weight Management

Can You Ask If Someone’s Taking a GLP-1?

Here’s what not to say—and how not to say it.
Weight Management

Here’s Exactly How Much Protein to Eat If You’re on a GLP-1

It may take more than you think to prevent dangerous loss of muscle mass.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

People With PCOS Are Taking GLP-1s for Their Symptoms. Here’s What to Know

The research is early-stage, but doctors are hopeful about the hormonal upsides of these weight-loss drugs.
Editor’s letter

How Should SELF Talk About Weight in the Age of Ozempic?

The body positivity movement failed. As a health brand, it’s our responsibility to shape what comes next.
Health

The Science on Weight and Health Is More Complicated Than You Think

There’s a lot that people—including health care professionals—get wrong about the connection.