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,
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
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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.
What’s the mechanism behind behavioral side effects of popular weight loss drugs?
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1RA)—medications for type 2 diabetes and obesity that have recently been making headlines due to a rise in popularity as weight loss agents—have been linked with behavioral side effects.
Major Study Exposes New Health Risks of Weight Loss Drugs
A new study uncovers how widely used weight loss drugs like Ozempic impact various health conditions while posing notable risks.
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.
Taking This Weight-Loss Medication Could Slash Dementia Risk, New Research Suggests
A new study found that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic can lower your risk for 42 conditions, including dementia. Here's what to know, per a neurologist.
GLP-1 Drugs Offer Brain Benefits but May Pose Other Health Risks
A study analyzing data from over 2 million veterans found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, provide significant neurological and behavioral health benefits,
Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Linked To Lower Risk Of 42 Conditions
Some outcomes, like reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and increased chance of nausea, were expected. But others took researchers by surprise.
Ozempic-style drugs tied to more than 60 health benefits and risks in biggest study-of-its-kind
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may decrease your risk of developing 42 health conditions, but increase your chance of experiencing 19 others, according to one of the most comprehensive studies-of-its-kind to date.
Weight-loss drugs linked to benefits beyond dropping pounds
A new study published in the Nature Medicine monthly journal highlights the benefits and risks of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Positives include reduced risks of infections and cardiac arrest,
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 ...
GLP-1 drugs linked to lower dementia risk, higher risk of kidney, stomach issues
A new study compares the benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including risks of dementia, ...
GLP-1 weight loss medications pose challenges for c-stores. Here’s how retailers can respond.
Users of Ozempic and other drugs are shunning items like energy drinks and salty snacks, research shows. But there are ...
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What can’t GLP-1s do? Study maps benefits while warning of uncommon risks
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have swept the world as effective therapies for far more than their original target of diabetes.
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Down 23%, Is This Dividend Giant a Buy After GLP-1 Sales Miss?
Next to artificial intelligence, weight-loss drugs have been one of the biggest themes investors latched onto in 2024. Eli ...
Eli Lilly Stock Tumbles on Slower-Than-Expected Weight Loss Drug Sales. Is This a Buying Opportunity?
Eli Lilly unexpectedly lowered its full-year 2024 guidance. The miss appears to stem from a lack of the typical December ...