Half a century of advancements in biomedical science paved the way for today's powerful weight-loss drugs like Ozempic -- so what was that journey like for the scientists involved?

Meaning, whether you lose weight through a change in your diet, a different medication, or bariatric surgery, there is a risk of losing bone density. However, in this particular study, taking weight loss drugs like Ozempic did seem to have a bigger impact on bone density than losing weight through other means.

Kourtney Kardashian’s new “GLP-1 Daily” pill is the latest product to capitalize on the weight loss drug craze.

"Weight loss medications are not one size fits all and patients should always discuss options with a trusted medical professional," one expert told Newsweek.

Four key factors can greatly impact how much weight people lose while taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Victoza, and Saxenda. Here's what to know.

One of the researchers described the circumstances that led to the discovery as “serendipity.” This year’s prestigious Lasker medical awards recognize a trio of scientists without whom Ozempic and other blockbuster weight-loss drugs might not exist.

In a society that has so many people who are overweight, it is understandable there’s such a craze for new drugs that are helping people to lose weight. Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy were developed for people with diabetes but have proven to be great resources for losing weight.

Around 25 percent of U.S. adults said they would consider using prescription weight loss medications, like Ozempic or Wegovy, without consulting their doctor, according to a new study from The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center.

F ROM LOS ANGELES to London, weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are reshaping culture as much as waistlines. Some Ozempic-takers have tiny appetites and dine at unusual hours to avoid spells of nausea.

In July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned that people are overdosing on compounded semaglutide injectable products.