The dark side of weight loss drugs no one warns about
New research uncovers hidden risks and surprising benefits of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, reshaping how we see these popular medications.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
T he newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ways they affect the body—both helpful and harmful—beyond reducing weight. In report published in Nature Medicine,
Weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy help people drink less and smoke fewer cigarettes, new research finds
A small study confirms observations what users have observed: the medications reduce their cravings for alcohol.
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.
Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Can Help Alcohol Addiction
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.
Ozempic’s key ingredient may reduce the desire to drink alcohol
In the first clinical trial of its kind, people taking semaglutide drank less alcohol, adding to its promise of fighting addiction.
FDA warns users of popular weight-loss drugs to watch for counterfeits
Health experts say popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are safe, but the FDA warns counterfeits are becoming more widespread.
Your Love Life on Ozempic
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The weight loss drug dilemma no one wants to talk about
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How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
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The Terrible—and Amazing—Side Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs
IT’S NOT ALL about shedding pounds and curbing hunger. GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss involve all kinds of side effects—good and not-so-good—that may or may not strike the average user.
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Super Bowl ad sparks controversy over cut-rate Wegovy alternative
Since its online debut late last month, the one-minute ad pitching the company’s legal knockoff of the weight-loss drug Wegovy ... 40 pounds while taking Wegovy and, more recently, ...
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Wegovy: sales of weight loss injection more than double
Sales of weight loss drug Wegovy more than doubled in the final three months of 2024 but its manufacturer has predicted growth will slow this year. Novo Nordisk's rise to become one of ...