Risks, obesity and Ozempic

Ozempic’s health benefits keep growing, but are the risks worth it?
A major new study has revealed a long list of benefits and some little-known risks of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications. Experts break down the findings.
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.
Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic treat obesity in children?
GLP-1 agonists for weight loss are now commonly used for adults, but might they also be an effective treatment for younger people? Katharine Lang reports Obesity in children and adolescents is a growing problem.
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
Ozempic could also help fight dementia but raise other health risks, study says
Ozempic was first approved to treat diabetes in Canada seven years ago. Now the largest study of its kind suggests it and other medications like it have a host of other potential health benefits beyond obesity,
Ozempic: Landmark study unveils risk and benefits of popular obesity drug
Debate over the risks and benefits of the population weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound finally came to an end after a new landmark study.According to Global News, a new observational study published in the journal
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,
Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
Research shows that people who take these weight-loss medications may have a lower risk of dementia and numerous other health conditions.
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.
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,
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.
Will Medicare End Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk's Obesity Drug Boom?
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Ozempic May Help Treat Fatty Liver Disease-Find Out How It Works
Ozempic is well-known for its ability to manage type 2 diabetes and aid weight loss. . But as more research emerges, additional health benefits of the GLP-1 drug are being uncovered. Previous studies ...
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Bariatric Surgery vs. Ozempic: 1 Woman’s Surgery Success Story
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have dominated the diet discussion for the past few years. But this trend leaves many people wondering: What role does weight-loss surgery play in an ...
See ya, knock-off Ozempic
Lots of people are on cheaper compounded weight-loss drugs that mimic brands like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. They're ...
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Johann Hari, journalist: ‘It’s so ingrained in our culture that obesity is a sin’
The writer has published ‘Magic Pill,’ a book where based on his own experience with weight-loss drugs he embarks on a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...