Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways
The first study to assess how weight-loss drugs affect the whole of human health has discovered an "eye-opening" impact on the body, researchers say. The analysis, involving about two million people,
Benefits and risks of popular weight-loss drugs revealed
Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study reporting one in eight Americans has taken or is currently using the drugs to treat diabetes,
Popular weight-loss drugs linked to new health risks and benefits
Researchers have found links to multiple new benefits – and new side effects – in a study of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.
Sweeping review suggests weight-loss drugs’ effect on 175 conditions
The findings, based on an analysis of records from 2.5 million VA patients, support much of what scientists already suspected but contain surprises, too.
Medicare to Negotiate Lower Prices for Weight-Loss Drugs
The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.
Weight-loss drugs reduce risk of Alzheimer’s, large study shows
Analysis of drugs such as Ozempic finds a lower health risk for 42 conditions but a higher rate of disorders such as arthritis
Can weight loss drugs curb alcohol addictions? New research looks at the possibility.
Can weight loss drugs curb alcohol addictions? This Louisiana doctor is keeping an eye on new findings and emerging research.
Study Shows Diabetes Drugs' Potential Beyond Weight Loss
A new study highlighted Monday the potential benefits of popular diabetes drugs on a wide range of health issues including dementia and cardiovascular diseases, although experts warned against seeing them as miracle drugs.
Weight-loss jabs may have wider health benefits, study suggests
The use of weight-loss jabs may be associated with wider health benefits including lower risk of stroke and dementia, a study has suggested. The research, published in the scientific journal Nature Medicine,
Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds
Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to reduce the ...
Medicare targets popular weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy for price negotiations
The Biden administration said Medicare will negotiate discounts with drug companies on 15 drugs prescribed to treat cancer, ...
Medicare announces 15 new drugs chosen for price negotiations, including popular weight loss drug Ozempic
Diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to the list of medications selected for Medicare price ...
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7 facts about this weight loss drugs that actually work
Remember when weight loss seemed like an endless battle of willpower? Those days might be coming to an end. These revolutionary medications called GLP-1 agonists work with your body’s natural ...
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Opinion: On weight loss drugs, here’s what you need to know before trying them
The drugs were originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, but their dramatic weight loss effects have made them far more popular for treating obesity. Last year, 12% of U.S. adults reported ...
Largest-ever Ozempic and GLP-1 drug study finds they lower risk of 42 health conditions, including heart attacks and Alzheimer’s disease
The study included nearly 2 million patients, making it the largest ever conducted on this group of glucagon-like peptide-1 ...
Weight loss jabs putting people in hospital flogged illegally on TikTok for £40
A special investigation by the Manchester Evening New's Nicole Wootton-Cane has revealed the Ozempic and Wegovy sold on the ...