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
Study ties Ozempic-like drugs to dozens of benefits and risks
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been tied in a large, national study to a drop in the risk of developing dozens of health conditions. But the semaglutide-like drugs also appear to increase the risk of many others.
Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Linked To Lower Risk Of 42 Conditions
Some outcomes, like reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and increased chance of nausea, were expected. But others took researchers by surprise.
Landmark Study Reveals New Benefits and Risks of Obesity Drugs Like Ozempic
A study by the Department of Veterans Affairs says that drugs like Ozempic can do plenty more than just help with weight loss.
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 receptor agonists.
Ozempic, Wegovy among drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The Biden administration announced Friday that Ozempic, Wegovy and 13 additional drugs will now be covered under Medicare Part-D for price negotiations, the next round of negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act passed by President Joe Biden in 2022.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other new drugs are selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manuf
Ozempic-style drugs tied to more than 60 health benefits and risks in biggest study-of-its-kind
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may decrease your risk of developing 42 health conditions, but increase your chance of experiencing 19 others, according to one of the most comprehensive studies-of-its-kind to date.
Ozempic can lower chances of multiple health conditions but comes with risks, study finds
Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and other drugs often used for weight loss can help lower the risk of a wide range of health conditions, according to a new study. But the drugs also pose certain risks. Kyle Benning explains.
Massive new study finds drugs like Ozempic affect 175 conditions — including a few surprises
A comprehensive new study supports evidence of the myriad health benefits of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro — and even some new potential upsides. Analyzing the medical records of roughly 2.
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Medicare to Negotiate Prices for 15 More Drugs, Including Ozempic
Medicare will soon negotiate prices for 15 more drugs as part of an effort to reduce costs for seniors and people w ...
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Can Microdosing Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Help You Lose Weight?
Microdosing or not, it is considered off-label use to take a medication like Ozempic or Wegovy if you have a BMI lower than the Food and Drug Administration-approved range and do not meet other ...
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Ozempic, Wegovy among new drugs selected for Medicare’s price negotiations
WASHINGTON — Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers ...
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Gut microbes emerge as a natural game-changing alternative to Ozempic
A gut microbe could naturally regulate sugar cravings and blood sugar levels, offering a promising alternative to drugs like ...
Ozempic May Damage Vital Organs, Study Finds
An observational study has uncovered a possible link between taking GLP-1s and increased risk of kidney, pancreas and gut ...