Stories by Liz Seegert

Liz Seegert is an independent health journalist based in New York's Hudson Valley.

A woman prepares for a subcutaneous self-injection with a semaglutide pen

AgingJuly 19, 2026

America is embarking on a risky experiment with GLP-1s and aging

Are GLP-1s for life? What we know about getting older on weight-loss drugs

Liz Seegert

Illustration of a person standing near a walkway toward a medical bag

PharmaceuticalsSeptember 16, 2025

Controversial new Alzheimer’s drugs offer hope—but at a high cost

New Alzheimer’s drugs known as anti-amyloid therapies may slow disease progression—but they also carry serious risks, including brain bleeds and strokelike symptoms

Liz Seegert