Obesity drugs: huge study highlights new health risks
Weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic might raise a person’s likelihood of developing conditions including arthritis.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
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What’s behind the meteoric rise of weight-loss drugs in Massachusetts?
About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent increase from 2023, according to a Globe analysis of insurance claims data.
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.
New Weight Loss Drugs May Fight Obesity-Related Cancer, Too
Cancer researchers found that patients on GLP-1s had significant risk reductions for 10 of 13 obesity-associated cancers.
Weight-loss drugs linked to unexpected benefits and risks
The study revealed that weight-loss drugs significantly benefit neurological and behavioral health, including decreased risks of addiction.
Topiramate for losing weight: Does this drug give weight loss results at half the price of Ozempic?
Topiramate, primarily used for epilepsy and migraine prevention, is emerging as a cost-effective treatment for weight loss compared to high-cost drugs like Ozempic. A study showed significant weight reduction by patients using topiramate.
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could also help fight dementia but raise other health risks, study says
The study also suggested that Ozempic and similar drugs can lead to an increase in the risk of nausea and vomiting, as well as arthritis and low blood pressure that can lead to fainting. In the study, GLP-1 drugs were also linked to a lower risk of addiction disorders.
Can weight loss drugs curb alcohol addictions? New research looks at the possibility.
Can weight loss drugs curb alcohol addictions? This Louisiana doctor is keeping an eye on new findings and emerging research.
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.
Weight-loss drugs linked to benefits beyond dropping pounds
A new study published in the Nature Medicine monthly journal highlights the benefits and risks of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Positives include reduced risks of infections and cardiac arrest,
Are we nearing peak obesity as weight loss drugs gain popularity?
As weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy become increasingly popular, questions arise about whether the nation is approaching pea ...
Weight-loss treatment for children with obesity has lasting effects, finds study
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In debate over obesity medications, FDA shifts toward importance of drugs in subtle ways
For years now, companies behind weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have been trying to convince the medical community and the public that obesity is a disease and medications are the ...
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Nearly 70% of adults in Indiana are classified as overweight or obese, contributing to a broader health crisis in the United ...
Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds
Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to reduce the ...