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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could help slow biological aging, researchers say

Semaglutide injections may slow biological aging by reducing inflammation and improving overall health.

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.

Ozempic Actually Delays Aging, Scientist Claims

Semaglutide may lower overall mortality, suggesting potential anti-aging effects beyond its intended use in weight loss and blood sugar management.

Communicate the risk as well as the promise of weight-loss drugs

Semaglutide shows promise in reducing knee osteoarthritis pain, but claims of 'life-changing' benefits may set unrealistic public expectations.

Scientists Confirmed An Important Connection Between Semaglutide and Mental Health

Semaglutide is safe for mental health in obese patients without prior disorders, showing no increase in depression or suicidal thoughts.

Study links weight-loss drug to rare eye condition

People prescribed semaglutide for weight loss may have a higher risk of a rare eye condition.

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could help slow biological aging, researchers say

Semaglutide injections may slow biological aging by reducing inflammation and improving overall health.

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.

Ozempic Actually Delays Aging, Scientist Claims

Semaglutide may lower overall mortality, suggesting potential anti-aging effects beyond its intended use in weight loss and blood sugar management.

Communicate the risk as well as the promise of weight-loss drugs

Semaglutide shows promise in reducing knee osteoarthritis pain, but claims of 'life-changing' benefits may set unrealistic public expectations.

Scientists Confirmed An Important Connection Between Semaglutide and Mental Health

Semaglutide is safe for mental health in obese patients without prior disorders, showing no increase in depression or suicidal thoughts.

Study links weight-loss drug to rare eye condition

People prescribed semaglutide for weight loss may have a higher risk of a rare eye condition.
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#pain-relief

Anti-obesity drug has life-changing benefits for arthritis

Semaglutide, a weight-loss drug, effectively reduces pain from obesity-related knee arthritis, enhancing mobility for participants in a clinical trial.

Semaglutide So Effective at Treating Arthritis That Patients Were "More or Less Were Treated Out of the Study"

Ozempic's active ingredient, semaglutide, shows remarkable effectiveness for treating knee arthritis, with some patients no longer needing treatment by trial's end.

Anti-obesity drug has life-changing benefits for arthritis

Semaglutide, a weight-loss drug, effectively reduces pain from obesity-related knee arthritis, enhancing mobility for participants in a clinical trial.

Semaglutide So Effective at Treating Arthritis That Patients Were "More or Less Were Treated Out of the Study"

Ozempic's active ingredient, semaglutide, shows remarkable effectiveness for treating knee arthritis, with some patients no longer needing treatment by trial's end.
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#obesity

Teenagers Are Taking New Weight-Loss Drugs, but the Science Is Far from Settled

Teenagers are increasingly being prescribed semaglutide drugs, raising concerns about long-term health impacts.

Ozempic and Wegovy Ease Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Large Study

Semaglutide significantly reduces knee pain in obese patients with osteoarthritis, marking a groundbreaking finding in treatment options.

Semaglutide leads to greater weight loss in women than men with HF and improves HF symptoms

Semaglutide improves heart failure symptoms, with sex-based differences in weight loss and benefits.

Treating Cardiovascular Health with Anti-Obesity Medications and Addressing Health Equity - News Center

GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like semaglutide can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with obesity but no diabetes.
Weight-independent effects of semaglutide include reducing inflammation and improving vasculature and kidney health, leading to decreased development of cardiovascular events.

Weight-loss drugs aren't a magic bullet. Lifestyle changes are key to lasting health

The use of weight-loss medicines like semaglutide and tirzepatide is increasing in popularity due to their success in helping people lose weight.
These medications have been shown to have additional benefits for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Weight Loss Drug Shows Benefits for Heart Failure - News Center

Semaglutide can reduce heart failure symptoms and hospitalizations in obese patients with HFpEF.

Teenagers Are Taking New Weight-Loss Drugs, but the Science Is Far from Settled

Teenagers are increasingly being prescribed semaglutide drugs, raising concerns about long-term health impacts.

Ozempic and Wegovy Ease Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Large Study

Semaglutide significantly reduces knee pain in obese patients with osteoarthritis, marking a groundbreaking finding in treatment options.

Semaglutide leads to greater weight loss in women than men with HF and improves HF symptoms

Semaglutide improves heart failure symptoms, with sex-based differences in weight loss and benefits.

Treating Cardiovascular Health with Anti-Obesity Medications and Addressing Health Equity - News Center

GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like semaglutide can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with obesity but no diabetes.
Weight-independent effects of semaglutide include reducing inflammation and improving vasculature and kidney health, leading to decreased development of cardiovascular events.

Weight-loss drugs aren't a magic bullet. Lifestyle changes are key to lasting health

The use of weight-loss medicines like semaglutide and tirzepatide is increasing in popularity due to their success in helping people lose weight.
These medications have been shown to have additional benefits for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Weight Loss Drug Shows Benefits for Heart Failure - News Center

Semaglutide can reduce heart failure symptoms and hospitalizations in obese patients with HFpEF.
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#wegovy

How People Are Overdosing on Semaglutide Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy

Be cautious of semaglutide overdoses; they can lead to serious health complications and hospitalization.

Ozempic Cuts Risk of Kidney Disease Death in People with Diabetes

Ozempic/Wegovy (semaglutide) reduces kidney failure risk by 24% for type 2 diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease.

Wegovy weight loss: The science and the hype DW 10/02/2024

Wegovy and Ozempic, despite different initial purposes, have surged in popularity as weight loss solutions, enhanced by celebrity endorsements.

Unlicensed Ozempic Alternatives Are Leading to Overdoses

Gray market alternatives to Ozempic and Wegovy pose serious risks, including overdosing. FDA warns of potential ill effects of compounded semaglutide.

Novo's main Ozempic plant cited for quality lapses by FDA

Novo Nordisk's plant in Denmark is facing FDA quality issues, impacting supply of popular diabetes and obesity medications Ozempic and Wegovy.

New Study Establishes Link Between Ozempic and Suicidal Thoughts

Semaglutide is linked to a higher risk of suicidal ideation compared to other diabetes medications.

How People Are Overdosing on Semaglutide Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy

Be cautious of semaglutide overdoses; they can lead to serious health complications and hospitalization.

Ozempic Cuts Risk of Kidney Disease Death in People with Diabetes

Ozempic/Wegovy (semaglutide) reduces kidney failure risk by 24% for type 2 diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease.

Wegovy weight loss: The science and the hype DW 10/02/2024

Wegovy and Ozempic, despite different initial purposes, have surged in popularity as weight loss solutions, enhanced by celebrity endorsements.

Unlicensed Ozempic Alternatives Are Leading to Overdoses

Gray market alternatives to Ozempic and Wegovy pose serious risks, including overdosing. FDA warns of potential ill effects of compounded semaglutide.

Novo's main Ozempic plant cited for quality lapses by FDA

Novo Nordisk's plant in Denmark is facing FDA quality issues, impacting supply of popular diabetes and obesity medications Ozempic and Wegovy.

New Study Establishes Link Between Ozempic and Suicidal Thoughts

Semaglutide is linked to a higher risk of suicidal ideation compared to other diabetes medications.
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#opioid-overdose

Ozempic may help manage opioid addiction: study

Semaglutide (Ozempic) significantly reduces the likelihood of opioid overdoses in patients with a history of opioid abuse, offering potential in addiction management.

People Taking Semaglutide Appear to Be WAY Less Likely to Die of an Opioid Overdose

Semaglutide-based injectables significantly lower the risk of death from opioid overdose in diabetes patients compared to other medications.

Ozempic may help manage opioid addiction: study

Semaglutide (Ozempic) significantly reduces the likelihood of opioid overdoses in patients with a history of opioid abuse, offering potential in addiction management.

People Taking Semaglutide Appear to Be WAY Less Likely to Die of an Opioid Overdose

Semaglutide-based injectables significantly lower the risk of death from opioid overdose in diabetes patients compared to other medications.
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#weight-loss-drugs

The FDA says patients may be overdosing on imitation semaglutide weight-loss drugs because the directions are unclear

Consumers overdosing on knock-off semaglutide weight-loss drugs.

Weight-loss drugs slow down the ageing process', scientists suggest

Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may significantly enhance longevity and health by reducing overall mortality rates.

Which Weight Loss Drug Should You Choose (if You Get to Choose)?

People with obesity now have a choice between semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss, but deciding which to take is complex.

A New Test Predicts Who Will Benefit Most from Weight-Loss Drugs

Genetic test MyPhenome can predict response to weight-loss drug semaglutide with 75% accuracy, categorizing people into four types of weight gain.

Wegovy Approved to Cut Heart Disease and Stroke Risk

Weight loss drugs approved for heart health benefits
Semaglutide linked to cardiovascular risk reduction

The FDA says patients may be overdosing on imitation semaglutide weight-loss drugs because the directions are unclear

Consumers overdosing on knock-off semaglutide weight-loss drugs.

Weight-loss drugs slow down the ageing process', scientists suggest

Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may significantly enhance longevity and health by reducing overall mortality rates.

Which Weight Loss Drug Should You Choose (if You Get to Choose)?

People with obesity now have a choice between semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss, but deciding which to take is complex.

A New Test Predicts Who Will Benefit Most from Weight-Loss Drugs

Genetic test MyPhenome can predict response to weight-loss drug semaglutide with 75% accuracy, categorizing people into four types of weight gain.

Wegovy Approved to Cut Heart Disease and Stroke Risk

Weight loss drugs approved for heart health benefits
Semaglutide linked to cardiovascular risk reduction
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#glp-1

The Benefits of Ozempic Are Multiplying

Semaglutide and tirzepatide mimic GLP-1 to control blood sugar levels and induce feelings of fullness, potentially offering benefits for kidney protection and reducing inflammation in conditions like dementia.

Could Ozempic increase suicidal thoughts?

Urgent clarification is needed regarding the relationship between semaglutide and suicidal ideation as mixed findings complicate the understanding of potential risks.

The Benefits of Ozempic Are Multiplying

Semaglutide and tirzepatide mimic GLP-1 to control blood sugar levels and induce feelings of fullness, potentially offering benefits for kidney protection and reducing inflammation in conditions like dementia.

Could Ozempic increase suicidal thoughts?

Urgent clarification is needed regarding the relationship between semaglutide and suicidal ideation as mixed findings complicate the understanding of potential risks.
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FDA Says People Are Taking 20 Times the Proper Dose of Ozempic and Overdosing

People are excited about weight loss potential of semaglutide but need caution on proper dosing to avoid adverse effects.

People are overdosing on off-brand weight-loss drugs, FDA warns

The FDA has approved injectable versions of semaglutide for weight-loss and diabetes, cautioning against dangerous imitations due to pricing and supply issues.

Daily briefing: Neanderthals and humans made babies - briefly

Mixing between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens lasted around 7,000 years, with significant genetic intermingling starting 47,000 years ago.

Ozempic Cuts Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease Complications, Study Finds

Semaglutide reduces risk of kidney complications, heart issues, and death in Type 2 diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease.

Tanya Sweeney: Ozempic face and other nasty side effects -why I won't be taking any 'miracle' weight loss drug

Semaglutide has various health benefits including improved blood sugar, weight loss, and cardiovascular benefits.

Tanya Sweeney: Ozempic face and other nasty side effects -why I won't be taking any 'miracle' weight loss drug

Semaglutide can offer multiple health benefits such as improved blood sugar, lower blood pressure, weight loss, and cardiovascular benefits.

How Research is Changing the Conversation about Obesity - News Center

Anti-obesity medications are gaining attention but face access challenges like insurance coverage and stigma.
Research led by Feinberg faculty, such as Dr. Robert Kushner, shows promising results for medications like semaglutide in weight loss treatment.
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Ozempic could help curb alcohol abuse, study reveals

Semaglutide treatments for weight loss have been shown to reduce symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD).
The medication modifies dopamine in the brain, decreasing cravings and motivation to consume alcohol.

Five hundred new jobs coming in Chartres, south of Paris

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is investing €2.1 billion in a French production site to expand the capacity and manufacturing of its anti-obesity drug.
Novo Nordisk's Semaglutide medication, originally meant for diabetes, is also effective against obesity and has massive global potential.
Goldman Sachs predicts that the global market for anti-obesity medication could reach $100 billion by 2030.

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

Obesity drug Wegovy reduces cardiovascular risks for those at high risk

Semaglutide reduced the risk of cardiovascular events by 20% in high-risk patients with cardiovascular disease but not diabetes.
People on semaglutide lost an average of 9.5% of their body weight during the trial.
The trial did not enroll a diverse group of participants, with most being white and male.

Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Can Also Reduce Risk of Serious Heart Events, Study Shows

The weight loss drug semaglutide, sold under brand names Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus, has been found to reduce the risk of dying from heart disease in some patients.
A study involving over 17,000 people without diabetes but with a history of heart issues showed that those who received semaglutide lost about 9% of their body weight and reduced their risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from a heart event by 20%.
The results of the study were presented at the American Heart Association meeting and published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Ozempic Linked to Significantly Reduced Dementia Risk

Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) usage may lower dementia risk and combat smoking habits, offering unexpected health benefits beyond diabetes management.
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Weight-loss jabs may be linked to condition that can cause blindness, study finds

People prescribed weight-loss injection at higher risk of eye condition; semaglutide linked to optic nerve damage.

Experts Not Convinced That Ozempic Is Causing Blindness

Experts caution against concluding causal link between semaglutide and blindness based on recent study.

Weight-loss jabs may be linked to condition that can cause blindness, study finds

People prescribed weight-loss injection at higher risk of eye condition; semaglutide linked to optic nerve damage.

Experts Not Convinced That Ozempic Is Causing Blindness

Experts caution against concluding causal link between semaglutide and blindness based on recent study.
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