Ozempic Could Be Lifesaving for Thousands of Americans a Year, Study Finds
New research estimates that expanded access to Ozempic and similar drugs could lead to 42,000 deaths prevented annually.
‘I Started Semaglutide At 52 After Struggling With My Weight During Perimenopause - Now I'm Down Over 30 Pounds'
For Pilar DeMann, being on semaglutide during perimenopause motivated her to prioritize whole foods, stay mindful of portion sizes, and scale back on alcohol.
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Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Fight Alcoholism and Opioid Addiction
A new study reveals that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1), which include weight loss and diabetes med ...
Ozempic shows promise for treating alcohol and drug abuse, study finds
The weight-loss drugs are linked with reduced rates of excess drinking and opioid overdoses, suggesting they may tamp down ...
Adolescents treated for obesity with GLP-1 drugs had lower risk of suicidal thoughts, study finds
A review of the medical records of thousands of adolescents treated for obesity found that kids who received the GLP-1 medications semaglutide or liraglutide were less likely to ...
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Can Weight Loss Drugs Also Treat Addiction?
GLP-1 receptor agonists and similar drugs may protect people with opioid or alcohol use disorder from opioid overdose and ...
Weight-loss drugs may reduce opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, study finds
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, made by Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, can reduce rates of opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, ...