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www.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Medicine

Women advised to pair effective contraception with skinny jabs'

Experts warn that the use of medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, popular for weight loss, may inadvertently lead to unexpected pregnancies due to improved fertility in women with obesity. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Wellness

All About Ozempic and the Next Generation of Obesity Drugs

Ozempic belongs to a class of GLP-1 receptor agonists, aiding weight loss and diabetes treatment with similar drugs like Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Diabetes drugs test a new side effect: slowing down symptoms of Parkinson's

GLP-1 receptor agonists have potential benefits beyond just treating diabetes and obesity, potentially impacting diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's positively. [ more ]
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The Atlantic
2 months ago
Health

A Drug Half as Good as Ozempic for One-30th the Price

New obesity drugs like GLP-1 receptor agonists are in the spotlight, but older medications also offer weight loss benefits.
There is a lack of awareness about older obesity drugs that have been effective for years prior to the introduction of newer medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Health

Life after Ozempic

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic aid weight loss
Exercise can help prevent weight regain after discontinuing GLP-1 receptor agonists [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Health

Does Medicare cover Wegovy? Insurance provider could start covering certain weight loss drugs

Medicare may cover Wegovy for certain beneficiaries with heart disease.
CMS guidance allows using FDA-approved medications for specific uses under Part D plans. [ more ]
Futurism
3 months ago
Wellness

Oprah Exits Weight Watchers Board After Admitting She Took Weight Loss Meds

Oprah Winfrey is leaving Weight Watchers after almost a decade, donating her stake to a museum.
Her departure comes after admitting to considering weight loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago
Health

Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Slashes Risk of Death in Some People with Heart Disease

Semaglutide, a drug used to treat diabetes and aid weight loss, has been found to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from cardiovascular disease by 20%
The drug works by regulating appetite hormones and causing people to feel full longer, leading to weight loss and reduced cardiovascular risk
The results of the trial show promise for reducing cardiovascular risk in overweight or obese individuals [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago
Health

Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Slashes Risk of Death in Some People with Heart Disease

Semaglutide, a drug used to treat diabetes and aid weight loss, has been found to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from cardiovascular disease by 20%
The drug works by regulating appetite hormones and causing people to feel full longer, leading to weight loss and reduced cardiovascular risk
The results of the trial show promise for reducing cardiovascular risk in overweight or obese individuals [ more ]
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