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,
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy lower the risk of 42 conditions
The benefits of taking GLP-1 agonists seem to outweigh the risks, at least when taken for approved uses, according to an assessment of how the drugs affect 175 conditions
GLP-1 Agents' Risks and Benefits Broader Than Previously Thought
GLP-1 agents "have an intricate web of various effects," Al-Aly said in a press briefing. For example, the analysis showed that use of GLP-1 agonists was associated with a 5% risk reduction in neurocognitive disorders, driven by an 8% decreased risk of dementia and 12% lower risk for Alzheimer's disease.
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, addiction, heart disease, and gastrointestinal problems, among others.
GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk Amid Safety Warnings
Novo Nordisk ( NYSE:NVO) and Eli Lilly ( NYSE:LLY) are making headlines againthis time, for potential benefits beyond weight loss. A new study finds that people taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro face up to a 12% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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,
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Risk of Alzheimer's, NVO & LLY Shares Rise
The stock price of the two most prominent players in the diabetes and obesity care market, Novo Nordisk NVO and Eli Lilly LLY, rose 3% and 2.3% on Tuesday, respectively, after results from a study showed that GLP-1 drugs cut the risk of several heart conditions,
Benefits and risks of GLP-1 drugs and criteria for dementia diagnosis
In today’s health headlines, the 175 health benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 drugs. Also, many older adults don’t realize they meet the criteria for a dementia diagnosis. Finally, what are the brain effects of short video watching on TikTok and reels?
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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 ...
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GLP-1 meds may have other uses, possible risks
Popular medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have health benefits beyond weight loss, and blood sugar control, but there are risks too.
Websites selling compounded GLP-1 RAs often misinform consumers, research reveals
Websites that sell compounded glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) often partially inform or misinform ...
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Researchers create an atlas of health associations for GLP-1 receptor agonists
Insights from a study on GLP-1 receptor agonists reveal benefits for cardiometabolic health, with notable risks for ...
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 ...
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Danone’s yogurt sales surge among US consumers using GLP-1 drugs
Oikos and its other popular brands are seeing a spike in demand as people taking the weight-loss medications turn to the portion-controlled snacks to meet their nutritional needs.