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
GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk Amid Safety Warnings
Novo Nordisk ( NYSE:NVO) and Eli Lilly ( NYSE:LLY) are making headlines againthis time, for potential benefits beyond weight loss. A new study finds that people taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro face up to a 12% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Medicare will negotiate Novo’s GLP-1 drug price. Here’s what that means for Ozempic, Wegovy.
Novo sells semaglutide as Ozempic and Rybelsus for diabetes and as Wegovy for obesity. In price talks, CMS will treat the different forms as a single product.
Largest-ever Ozempic and GLP-1 drug study finds they lower risk of 42 health conditions, including heart attacks and Alzheimer’s disease
The study included nearly 2 million patients, making it the largest ever conducted on this group of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists.
Ozempic-style drugs tied to more than 60 health benefits and risks in biggest study-of-its-kind
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may decrease your risk of developing 42 health conditions, but increase your chance of experiencing 19 others, according to one of the most comprehensive studies-of-its-kind to date.
Massive new study finds drugs like Ozempic affect 175 conditions — including a few surprises
A comprehensive new study supports evidence of the myriad health benefits of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro — and even some new potential upsides. Analyzing the medical records of roughly 2.
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 ...
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, ...
Health Care Up on GLP-1 Alzheimer's Data -- Health Care Roundup
Health-care companies rose after more promising data for the best-selling Glucagon-like Peptide inhibitor drugs. Shares of Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, the two leading producers of GLP-1 drugs, rallied ...
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European Medicines Agency Investigating GLP-1 Drugs and Eye Disease
A safety committee will review all evidence from trials and studies to shed more light on the potential risk of NAION.
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Not Just For Weight Loss: GLP-1 Drugs May Affect Addiction And Dementia Risk
Over 2 million people were included in new research to test these drugs against 175 different health outcomes.
1 in 8 People in the U.S. Has Taken a GLP-1 Drug and Food Brands Are Taking Notice
One in eight people living in the United States has taken a GLP-1 medication — such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Zepbound — for ...
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Risks and Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
For people with diabetes, the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with a reduc ...
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Researchers create an atlas of health associations for GLP-1 receptor agonists
Insights from a study on GLP-1 receptor agonists reveal benefits for cardiometabolic health, with notable risks for ...
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Online marketing for compounded GLP-1 drugs overstates benefits and underplays risks
A new analysis finds nearly half of the compounded GLP-1 websites didn’t include information on adverse effects, warnings, ...