One of the most prominent medical developments in recent years has been the emergence of a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). The best known of these drugs is Ozempic, a medication for diabetes often prescribed for its off-label use as a weight lo...
Semaglutide works on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors and is known as a "GLP-1 agonist". Animal studies in rodents and monkeys have been overwhelmingly positive. Studies suggest GLP-1 agonists can reduce drug consumption and the rewarding value of drugs, includingalcohol, nicotine, cocaine and ...
Those who received Ozempipc and GLP-1 drugs as treatment were found to have a reduced risk of certain cancers. They specifically had a notably reduced risk of having tencancers associated with obesity. The "Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists and 13 Obesity-Associated Cancers in...
Here, everything you need to know about life after Ozempic, and the supplements and lifestyle habits that may help you keep off the pounds. A little over a year ago, semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy were virtually unknown outside of the medical and diabetes communities. But thanks...
FDA says some pharmacies are allowed to prepare "compounded" versions of drugs while they are listed in shortage by the agency, the FDA has alsopreviously voiced concernover firms selling knockoffs that were using the wrong versions of semaglutide compared to what is used in Wegovy and ...
Repurposing existing drugs like GLP-1 agonists for Alzheimer’s treatment has the advantage of leveraging prior knowledge about their safety and effectiveness, which could a accelerate the development of new therapies for cognitive decline.Tags: Alzheimer's, alzheimers research, cognition, cognitive decli...
Prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have quadrupled in 3 years, potentially impacting the spine and orthopedic industry. John Prunskis, MD
Semaglutide drugs like Ozempic are tentatively linked to sudden eye blindness in a new study. Doctors explain the real risk to'WH,' and why you shouldn't panic.
drugs like Ozempic—and animpendingcrop of newcompetitorsthat are potentially even more effective—could spell the end ofobesity. But as these drugstransformboth standardmedical practiceand cultural ideas aboutweight loss, acontentious debateissimmeringbeneath the surface: should we even be treating...
More Americans are taking prescription drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which suppress appetites, and some kinds of consumption too. But the hunger suppressors also have the potential to boost demand for healthier foods and activities like going to the gym....