Weight loss Archives - The Health Insider

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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro Are Changing Our Food Choices

2025-12-03

Appetite-suppressing GLP-1 medications may be changing the way Canadians eat – Smaller appetites and healthier choices are impacting restaurants and the food supply sector in significant ways.

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Ozempic, Wegovy Lawsuits Raise Alarms Over Rare Vision Loss Risk

2025-09-03

U.S. lawsuits link Ozempic and similar drugs to rare vision loss. Learn the risks of semaglutide medications and what Canadians should watch for.

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Weight-Loss Med Wegovy Now Approved to Treat Heart Attack Risk

2024-11-28

Discover how the medication Wegovy tackles obesity and reduces heart attack risk by 20% - a breakthrough for many Canadians.

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Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs – Surprising New Health Benefits

2024-10-30

From diabetes care to potential benefits for heart health, Alzheimer’s, and more, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reshaping medicine.

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Weight Loss at Menopause is Possible. Here’s How.

2024-10-11

Menopause weight gain isn't inevitable! Discover how healthy habits, strength training, and mindset can help you feel better than ever.

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A Bad Diet Is Like Alcohol For Your Liver

2024-09-12

Your liver works tirelessly but a rising threat is on the horizon. With liver disease cases expected to rise 20% by 2030 and liver cancer rates soaring, could your next meal be the problem?

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Taking Ozempic? Better Understand The Long Term Impact

2024-09-05

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are changing lives but as with all medications, they can come with side effects. Learn more about the risks scientists are discovering as their use becomes more widespread.

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Bulge No More: Modern Solutions for Hernia Repair

2024-08-26

Hernias affect around 27% of men. Learn about the 6 types as well as options for publicly funded and quicker repairs, and how surgical and other techniques are improving quality of life post-surgery.

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Wegovy: Now Available in Canada for Obesity

2024-05-10

With over eight million Canadians living with obesity and only four weight loss medications that aren’t made to treat diabetes, Wegovy is in high demand.

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What About BMI? Does it Even Matter?

2023-12-07

BMI is an inaccurate proxy measure of health for different races and genders. Learn more about BMI, its flaws and other options.

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Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) Now Available in Canada for Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

2023-11-03

Mounjaro®, an injectable prescription medicine that is used to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes is now available in Canada.

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A Deep Dive into Canada’s Most Popular Weight Loss Drugs

2023-08-17

Take charge of your health by learning about weight loss options in Canada and feel confident advocating for your medical needs.

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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro Are Changing Our Food Choices

Ozempic, Wegovy Lawsuits Raise Alarms Over Rare Vision Loss Risk

Weight-Loss Med Wegovy Now Approved to Treat Heart Attack Risk

Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs – Surprising New Health Benefits

Weight Loss at Menopause is Possible. Here’s How.

A Bad Diet Is Like Alcohol For Your Liver

Taking Ozempic? Better Understand The Long Term Impact

Bulge No More: Modern Solutions for Hernia Repair

Wegovy: Now Available in Canada for Obesity

What About BMI? Does it Even Matter?

Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) Now Available in Canada for Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

A Deep Dive into Canada’s Most Popular Weight Loss Drugs

Aging at Home: The 2026 Canadian Senior Independence Guide

Health Canada Authorizes Nemluvio® for Eczema and Prurigo Nodularis

Health Canada Authorizes First GLP-1 Pill to Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Confronting the Silence Around Dementia: Why Not Knowing Isn’t a Strategy

The Mood Menu: How Your Plate Shapes Your Mind

Health Canada Authorizes First 8-Week Treatment for Acute Hepatitis C

The 7-Day Reset: A Social Media Break Can Transform Your Mental Health

The Science of Sweat: How Saunas Boost Heart & Brain Health