Weight loss drug is not taking easy way out

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.
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.
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,
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.
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,
Oprah Winfrey faces backlash for making bold claim about ‘thin people’ after taking weight-loss drug
All these years I thought that thin people — those people — just had more willpower,” Winfrey said on her podcast.
Oprah Winfrey opens up on weight loss, understanding thinness
Oprah Winfrey admitted two years ago to taking diabetes medication to lose weight. In a new podcast episode, she revealed that this process helped her understand "thin" people. Oprah Winfrey has struggled with weight issues for years.
Oprah Winfrey reveals taking GLP-1 weight-loss drug made her realize what she got wrong about ‘thin people’
Oprah Winfrey says taking a GLP-1 drug such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed her entire perspective on “thin people.” The media icon, 70, took to her podcast last week to share her experience with an undisclosed type of GLP-1 drug that she began taking in 2023.
Oprah Winfrey Admits Weight Loss Journey Changed Her Perception of 'Thin People'
Oprah Winfrey shared on her podcast how Ozempic changed her views on "thin people," realizing food noise isn't just willpower.
Oprah Winfrey criticised for her latest theory on 'thin people'
The TV queen is being criticised on social media after revealing her new theory on appetite, in light of her experience using a weight-loss drug to shed pounds. "One of the things that I realised the very first time I took a GLP-1 was that all these years I thought that thin people - those people - just had more willpower,
Study of 2 million patients maps benefits and risks of new weight-loss drugs
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Diabetes startup Virta Health is now prescribing Ozempic for weight loss in a push toward profitability and IPO
The diabetes startup is prescribing GLP-1 drugs for weight loss to help employers manage costs. Its CEO says it's nearing ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
I work 3 jobs to pay for my semaglutide weight loss shots — now I’m locked in for life
Getting skinny on weight loss meds takes a fat wad of cash. And Staci Rice is working double-time for the petite payoffs.