Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly injection. It’s administered with a tiny needle that punctures ...

Ever heard of a vaccination without a needle? Doctors are talking about a quiet shift that’s changing how children experience injections.

Pacira ($PCRX) announced an update on their ongoing clinical study. Study Overview: Pacira Pharmaceuticals is running a Phase 2 trial titled “A ...

This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. Weight has always been an issue for me. For a long time, I yo-yo-dieted my way through life. But after two kids and the start of perimenopause, the weight ...

Sharing needles with other people has risks. When you use someone else’s needle to inject drugs, steroids, or other substances, you come in contact with their blood. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ...

If you happen to use an insulin pen or are thinking of starting on one, don’t forget to pay attention to your choice of tiny needles that are screwed on to the top of the pen device. These small sharp ...

Most people know the feeling of getting a shot and having your arm feel sore for several days afterward. Some might even expect it as a side effect. The soreness happens when medications are injected ...