Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
As demand for weight-loss injections sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, a study has uncovered neurological and behavioral health benefits amid risks for pancreatitis and kidney disease.
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 risks of substance abuse disorders, psychosis, infections, some kinds of cancer and dementia,
Oprah Winfrey reveals taking GLP-1 weight-loss drug made her realize what she got wrong about ‘thin people’
The media queen also confessed that she was reluctant to take a GLP-1 drug because she felt it was “the easy way out.” That changed after a special on weight loss with experts and clinicians that she taped in July 2023. The panel discussion left her with her “biggest aha moment” about the medication.
Novel obesity drug induces up to 22% weight loss with no safety concerns
A novel GLP-1 and amylin receptor agonist featured a safety profile similar to other incretin-based therapies and conferred a significant weight reduction compared with placebo, according to top-line results from a phase 1b/2a trial.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
T he newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ways they affect the body—both helpful and harmful—beyond reducing weight. In report published in Nature Medicine,
Novo Nordisk spikes as novel obesity drug causes up to 22% of weight loss
Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock gains on promising Phase 1/2 data for the drugmaker's new weight loss drug amycretin. Read more here.
Not Just For Weight Loss: GLP-1 Drugs May Affect Addiction And Dementia Risk
Over 2 million people were included in new research to test these drugs against 175 different health outcomes.
Popular GLP-1 Drugs Are Shaping Health Beyond Weight Loss & Diabetes
Popular GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes may have unexpected benefits for reducing risks for conditions
Taking Ozempic for weight loss? You might find other benefits, too - and a few risks
A class of drugs designed to fight diabetes and weight loss can help with a host of other problems, but also carry some side effects.
Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management. The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Ozempic in 2021 for weight loss treatment ushered in a new era for the class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists,
Major study of weight-loss jabs shows slew of benefits but also risks
The risk of heart attack and stroke declines, but gastrointestinal problems and joint inflammation increase: New research has shed more light on the pros and cons of weight-loss jabs.
Novo Nordisk reports 22% weight loss in early subcutaneous amycretin trial
Novo Nordisk on Friday announced early-stage trial results for its amycretin obesity drug for subcutaneous injection, saying ...
Demand for loose skin surgery rises with GLP-1 weight loss meds
As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro gain popularity, doctors are observing a surge in patients ...
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Novo Rebounds as Next-Gen Obesity Drug Elicits up to 22% Weight Loss
The readout comes on the heels of CagriSema’s disappointing Phase III performance, where it missed Novo’s projection of 25% ...
The FDA is about to make weight-loss drugs a lot harder to get
Lots of people are on cheaper compounded weight-loss drugs that mimic brands like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. They're ...
6 Common Side Effects from Taking a GLP-1 Medication—and How to Manage Them
If your constipation lasts for more than 3 days, speak with your doctor about options to help. You might need to add a stool ...