Obesity is a global pandemic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adult obesity in the world more than doubled between 1990 and 2022. This has led to more health problems ranging from cardiovascular diseases,

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Ozempic and Wegovy are both glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and contain the active ingredient semaglutide. They share many similarities, and both effectively lower cardiovascular risk.

The weight loss medication Ozempic has become the most talked-about drug in Hollywood, with several celebrities like Kyle Richards and Garcelle Beauvais denying that they’ve taken it to shed pounds. The FDA-approved semaglutide works with the brain to reduce food cravings.