Some potential side effects of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications, including dry mouth and increased stomach acid, may lead to dental issues like tooth decay, though evidence is anecdotal.

In February 2024, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, the CEO of Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk, said he was fielding calls from “scared” food-company executives about the impact of the drug on the industry.

Confirming the 'Ozempic tongue' phenomenon, a recent study by the University of Arkansas looking at how weight loss drugs impact peoples' food choices found that many users reported consuming less ...

Ozempic may be adding some spring to your step — but it might also be taking a bite out of your smile. As the popularity of weight-loss drugs surges, a new concern is emerging: “Ozempic teeth.” ...

Ozempic and Mounjaro were approved by the FDA in 2017 and 2022, respectively, as treatments for Type 2 diabetes. In some cases, people are using the drugs off-label to lose weight.

Dining and eating have long been complicated endeavors in American history, ones that readily equate value with thinness. The Ozempic era muddles those endeavors further.

New research reveals GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may reduce stroke risk and improve recovery. At the 22nd Annual Meeting of the ...

Group Dining on Ozempic? It’s Complicated. As the use of GLP-1s soars in popularity, diners are wrestling with new restaurant etiquette dilemmas — and adjusting accordingly.