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,
Ozempic and Wegovy: Scientists Uncover New Risks of Popular Weight-Loss “Miracle Drugs”
GLP-1 medications linked to a lower risk of dementia and addiction but higher risk of kidney, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal issues. Demand for weight-loss medications, including popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy,
🔒 FT: Weight-loss drugs reduce risk of Alzheimer’s, large study shows
A study shows GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reduce Alzheimer’s risk but increase arthritis, kidney, and pancreas issues.
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, diabetes and asthma.
Scientists say drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy 'could slash risk of 42 health conditions'
Researchers took drugs currently used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity and looked into how they affect 175 conditions. They found people taking the jabs were less likely to develop health problems like psychotic disorders, heart disease and dementia.
Novo Nordisk says its obesity drug in higher dose shows 20.7% weight loss
Novo Nordisk said a higher dose of its drug Wegovy led to greater weight loss in patients during a late-stage trial, but the results fell short of the weight loss achieved with Eli Lilly's rival drug Zepbound,
Ozempic: Weight-Loss Drug's Benefits And Risks Revealed in New Study
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.
Verdiva launches with $410M for weight loss drugs to challenge Ozempic, Wegovy
The round is one of Europe’s largest-ever biotech VC deals, signalling investor appetite for the booming weight loss market.
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.
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Novo Nordisk’s high-dose Wegovy increases weight loss and remains safe
Novo Nordisk's high dose Wegovy (semaglutide) has shown improved weight loss while remaining safe and tolerable. In the Phase ...
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High-dose Wegovy leads to substantial weight loss in trial, but falls short of Zepbound
A high dose of Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy led patients to lose substantial weight in a clinical trial, but still less ...
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Novo Nordisk Links High-Dose Wegovy to Increased Weight Loss in Phase III Trial
Wegovy, the weight-loss brand of semaglutide, has a recommended maintenance dose of 2.4 mg. Novo ran the Phase III STEP UP ...