Sweeping review suggests effect of weight-loss drugs on 175 conditions
The findings, based on an analysis of records from 2.5 million VA patients, support much of what scientists already suspected but contain surprises, too.
Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways
The first study to assess how weight-loss drugs affect the whole of human health has discovered an "eye-opening" impact on the body, researchers say. The analysis, involving about two million people,
Study Shows Diabetes Drugs' Potential Beyond Weight Loss
A new study highlighted Monday the potential benefits of popular diabetes drugs on a wide range of health issues including dementia and cardiovascular diseases, although experts warned against seeing them as miracle drugs.
E-sellers of compounded weight-loss drugs fail to reveal risks, research shows
Websites selling compounded versions of popular weight-loss drugs from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to U.S. consumers often do not inform patients of the risks associated with these medicines, according to a research letter published on Friday.
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.
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.
Weight-loss drugs reduce risk of Alzheimer’s, large study shows
Analysis of drugs such as Ozempic finds a lower health risk for 42 conditions but a higher rate of disorders such as arthritis
Blockbuster weight-loss drugs linked to lower risk of addiction, schizophrenia, dementia, and more
While weight-loss drugs were linked to lower risk of some conditions, they were also associated with some adverse health outcomes. View on euronews
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 treat ...
Now that we have new 'miracle' diet drugs, what's the point of exercising?
New diet drugs are making it easier to lose weight. So does that mean we can stop exercising? Health experts say no. There is ...
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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.
Medicare to negotiate price of Ozempic, Wegovy weight-loss drugs
Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.
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 ...
Medicare announces 15 new drugs chosen for price negotiations, including popular weight loss drug Ozempic
Diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to the list of medications selected for Medicare price ...
Novo Nordisk says its obesity drug in higher dose shows 20.7% weight loss
Novo Nordisk said on Friday a late-stage trial with a high-dose version of its weight loss drug semaglutide helped overweight ...
Pennsylvania woman speaks out after Independence Blue Cross drops weight loss drug coverage
A Bucks County woman is speaking out after her insurance company decided to no longer cover weight loss drugs.