The weight of being a Hollywood star can take a toll on a person’s weight.In an industry obsessed with physical appearance, a few extra pounds on the hip or a suddenly pronounced jawline instantly becomes the subject of a headline.

Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, Ozempic not only helps control blood glucose levels but also reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart a

Now, one type of weight-loss medication is proving helpful with another health issue. In a study published Feb. 12 in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers report that semaglutide, better known as Ozempic or Wegovy, helped people with alcohol addiction reduce their craving and drink less.

The new findings add to growing evidence that the medicines could help people with alcohol addiction. View on euronews

Researchers have pointed out on the limited data on the research and have suggested to continue using the three approved drugs by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,