Elon Musk's weight loss, Ozempic, Wegovy and what to know about the new TikTok viral treatment
Elon Musk's weight loss, Ozempic, Wegovy and what to know about the new TikTok viral treatment Dr. Michael Daignault USA TODAY The diabetic drug Ozempic recently vaulted into the public interest. Searches for #Ozempic have generated more than 350 million views on TikTok – not for the drug's ability to moderate insulin in diabetics , but because of the once-weekly injection's notable side effect: weight loss . Ozempic is the brand name of semaglutide, just one of many in a drug class known as incretins. A higher dose of semaglutide, Wegovy, also started trending when Tesla founder Elon Musk said the once-weekly injectable was his secret weapon for looking “fit, ripped, and healthy.” Multiple studies show clear evidence that regular exercise can help achieve overall fitness, better cardiovascular health and improved mental health. I also previously wrote in this column how getting your daily 7,000-10,000 steps in could also reduce your risk...