GLP-1 Benefits, Risks Detailed in ‘Atlas’ Mapping Outcomes
The study of more than two million veterans with diabetes details GLP-1 RA use relating to 175 outcomes; without randomization, caution urged in interpretation.
Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
As demand for weight-loss injections sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, a study has uncovered neurological and behavioral health benefits amid risks for pancreatitis and kidney disease.
Oprah Winfrey reveals taking GLP-1 weight-loss drug made her realize what she got wrong about ‘thin people’
The media queen also confessed that she was reluctant to take a GLP-1 drug because she felt it was “the easy way out.” That changed after a special on weight loss with experts and clinicians that she taped in July 2023. The panel discussion left her with her “biggest aha moment” about the medication.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy lower the risk of 42 conditions
The benefits of taking GLP-1 agonists seem to outweigh the risks, at least when taken for approved uses, according to an assessment of how the drugs affect 175 conditions
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 reduce the risks of substance abuse disorders, psychosis, infections, some kinds of cancer and dementia,
GLP-1 drugs linked to lower dementia risk, higher risk of kidney, stomach issues
A new study compares the benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including risks of dementia, addiction, heart disease, and gastrointestinal problems, among others.
GLP-1 Drugs Offer Brain Benefits but May Pose Other Health Risks
A study analyzing data from over 2 million veterans found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, provide significant neurological and behavioral health benefits,
Benefits and risks of GLP-1 drugs and criteria for dementia diagnosis
In today’s health headlines, the 175 health benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 drugs. Also, many older adults don’t realize they meet the criteria for a dementia diagnosis. Finally, what are the brain effects of short video watching on TikTok and reels?
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Risk of Alzheimer's, NVO & LLY Shares Rise
The stock price of the two most prominent players in the diabetes and obesity care market, Novo Nordisk NVO and Eli Lilly LLY, rose 3% and 2.3% on Tuesday, respectively, after results from a study showed that GLP-1 drugs cut the risk of several heart conditions,
Weight Loss Medications Linked To Lower Dementia And Heart Risk: Study
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are linked to reduced risks of dementia, heart failure, and severe infections, according to a study involving over 2 million patients. However, these weight-loss and diabetes drugs also pose risks,
Eli Lilly Shares Fall After GLP-1 Sales Miss Expectations. Is the Stock in Trouble?
When investors are paying such high price tags for a stock, expectations are high, and any kind of miss can result in a steep ...
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More Thyroid Cancers Found After Starting GLP-1s: Researchers Think They Know Why
GLP-1 agonist initiators had a significantly higher likelihood of undergoing thyroid ultrasonography at 6 and 12 months, suggesting detection bias was behind the increased cancer diagnosis rate ...
Demand for loose skin surgery rises with GLP-1 weight loss meds
As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro gain popularity for weight loss, doctors are observing a ...
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What's Next for Alzheimer's Treatment? Some Scientists Are Betting on GLP-1 Drugs
Early research suggests GLP-1 drugs could prevent or treat Alzheimer's Disease. Results from a big clinical trial could soon confirm that.
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No Link Seen Between GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Thyroid Cancer
HealthDay News — Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is not associated with an increased risk for thyroid cancer over the short term, according to a study published online January ...
6 Common Side Effects from Taking a GLP-1 Medication—and How to Manage Them
If your constipation lasts for more than three days, speak with your doctor about options to help. You might need to add a ...
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A High-Protein Recipe for GLP-1 Users: Delicious, Simple, and Satisfying
Hi there! If you’re here, chances are you’re on a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, and you’re looking ...
Boosting protein BCL6 could help GLP-1 users retain muscle while losing fat
About one in eight adults in the United States has tried or currently uses a GLP-1 medication, and a quarter of those users cite weight loss as their main goal. But weight loss doesn't discriminate ...