Metformin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Weight loss is recognized as a side effect of metformin, and many people who treat their ...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may dominate the headlines, but they aren't the right fit for everyone. Between sky-high costs and the need for weekly injections, many of us are looking for ...

When it comes to weight loss, there are a number of tried and true lifestyle changes you can make to help you along the way. But sometimes, those extra pounds are as stubborn as a toddler who doesn't ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman who isn’t prediabetic or diabetic. My BMI is 31.2. My doctor has prescribed a trial of metformin for weight loss as an alternative to starting Ozempic or one ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition affecting an estimated eight to 20 percent of women of reproductive ...