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.

A major new study has highlighted significant health risks associated with popular weight loss injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The research involved over two million patients and found that those using these medications have double the risk of developing pancreatitis – a potentially life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas.

The 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,