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.
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,
What’s behind the meteoric rise of weight-loss drugs in Massachusetts?
About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent increase from 2023, according to a Globe analysis of insurance claims data.
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 such as substance abuse, psychosis, infections and even dementia. But these drugs also come with risks that shouldn't be overlooked,
Researchers reveal benefits, risks linked to popular weight-loss drugs
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have rapidly emerged as game-changers in treating diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Commonly marketed under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy,
GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to a wide range of health benefits and risks: study
A new peer-reviewed study based on data from nearly 2M individuals highlights a wide range of clinical benefits and risks, including several newly found conditions linked to the GLP-1 class of weight loss and diabetes drugs.
28 benefits, 16 risks: How popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs reshape human health – for better and worse
A new study reveals that popular diabetes and weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may offer unexpected health benefits, from reducing addiction risk to protecting against Alzheimer’s disease.
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How Long Should I Walk To Lose Weight? Experts Reveal The Optimal Daily Dose
For weight loss, walking at a moderate pace for 30-45 minutes per day, or 150 minutes per week, is generally recommended and ...
Carbonated Water May Promote Weight Loss, but Effects Are Minimal
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Ozempic and Wegovy are helping many Americans lose weight, but they also may have other beneficial uses
News research shows GLP-1 medications may help treat a wide range of conditions, from addiction and dementia to heart disease ...
Black Patients Less Likely To Get Weight Loss Surgery
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Black people with obesity are less likely to get weight-loss surgery than others.
Demand for loose skin surgery rises with GLP-1 weight loss meds
As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro gain popularity for weight loss, doctors are observing a ...
Drinking Elderberry Juice Every Day Could Boost Weight Loss, New Study Suggests
Could the secret to weight loss be found in a berry? That's what a new study, which found that drinking elderberry juice ...