Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs

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.
Ozempic-style drugs tied to more than 60 health benefits and risks in biggest study-of-its-kind
A large new study has shed light on the wider health impacts of taking Ozempic-style drugs. 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.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
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,
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,
Massive new study finds drugs like Ozempic affect 175 conditions — including a few surprises
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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.
A New Study Explored the Pros and Cons of Drugs Like Ozempic
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy were initially used — and still are used — to treat diabetes. But in recent years, the uses of this class of drugs have grown in number. Nowadays, Ozempic and its ilk are often used for weight loss — and have shown promise in addressing other health issues.
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