Clinical trials have found that people who are on the prescription for a year can lose more than 10% of their body weight.

Since weight-loss drugs that target the hormone GLP-1 have surged in popularity, some additional health benefits have emerged. Beyond helping people shed pounds, they also lower the risk of heart disease and sleep apnea—and the U.

A small study confirms observations what users have observed: the medications reduce their cravings for alcohol.