With obesity on the rise, drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, both designed for people with Type 2 diabetes, have surged in popularity over the past year thanks to their success in helping people lose weight. The drugs work by helping the pancreas release insulin to move sugar from the ...
Two new studies suggest the class of weight loss and diabetes drugs that includes Ozempic and Wegovy have the added benefit of protecting against the development of dementia. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, called GLP-1 agonists, carry more benefits than risks when taken for their approved uses, according to a comprehensive analysis of their effects on 175 conditions. The same may not be true for people taking the drugs for other uses, however. “In th...
The demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a flood of fake drugs hitting the market. However, these counterfeit medicines can be harmful to people's health. Tom Hanson has more.
As an obesity and lipid specialist physician, I’ve seen how drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and their predecessors have completely changed the landscape for people struggling with type-2 diabetes and obesity. Meanwhile, people still don’t really understand how they work and there are major ...
Even so, they have their downsides, and depending upon your goals, you may be better off pursuing a natural alternative like Virta instead of Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1s. Here’s what you need to know about GLP-1 Drugs: how GLP-1s work, the benefits of GLP-1s, and the ...
Recent studies suggest that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), including semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy), may lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease through multiple neuroprotective mechanisms.Currently, GLP-1 drugs are FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes ...
Demand for weight-loss medications, including popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, continues to rise. A recent study revealed that one in eight Americans has used or is currently using these drugs to manage diabetes, heart disease, or obesity. ...
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Semaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) was initially developed to treatdiabetes. It works by stimulating the production of insulin to keep blood sugar levels in check. This type of drug is increasingly being prescribed for weight loss, despite the fact it was initially approved for ...