The newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ways they affect the body—both helpful and harmful—beyond reducing weight. In report published in Nature Medicine,

GLP-1 drugs are a class of prescription medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, that helps regulate blood sugar by boosting insulin production. Taken as a weekly injection, these drugs slow digestion, reduce appetite, and promote weight loss.

Some outcomes, like reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and increased chance of nausea, were expected. But others took researchers by surprise.

Frozen’s Josh Gad shared insight into his weight loss journey after losing 40 pounds with the help of medication.

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have had a transformative effect for those struggling with weight loss. Many celebrities have joined the ranks of those who swear by the medication, including Josh Gad, who opened up about his experience for the first time this week.

If successful, the result could be lower Medicare Part D prices for drugs used to create a variety of conditions, such as cancer, asthma, type 2 diabetes and weight loss - Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy. Austedo and Austedo XR, used to treat Huntington’s disease.

Josh Gad is the latest celebrity to talk about using a weight loss medication—and while his experience has been positive, he does have some doubts about his transformation. “I’m on a GLP-1...this is the first time I’ve opened up about this,

Josh Gad is opening up about the weight loss success he's had with GLP-1 medication - and sharing some of the conflicted feelings he's had along the way. "I'm on a GLP-1 … this is the first time I've opened up about this,

During an interview for the Armchair Expert podcast on Monday, the actor revealed that he has been taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss. "I'm on a GLP-1... this is the first time I've opened up about this,