Semaglutide Falls Short in Alzheimer’s Phase 3 Trials
Phase 3 trials show oral semaglutide failed to slow early Alzheimer’s progression, potentially limiting its expansion beyond metabolic…
‘Early Bird’ Exercisers Get The Most Health Benefits, Study Finds
“Early bird” exercise provides better health benefits for people, a new study says. People who regularly exercise in…
Ozempic is getting generics as low as $15 — what it means for Americans
The weight-loss world is on the brink of a major shake-up. Pharmaceutical companies in India will get the…
Weight-loss drugs may lower the risk of depression, anxiety, and self-harm, study finds
Semaglutide, a common ingredient in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, is associated with lower risks of worsening mental disorders, according…
Boston wants to limit GLP-1 drug coverage amid rising costs
Ashley Groffenberger, the city’s chief financial officer, sent a letter to the City Council on Monday, saying health…
New polygenic risk scores improve prediction of metabolic disease outcomes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are metabolic conditions with many causes, including overlapping and distinct genetic features.…
When will shots like Ozempic be covered by health insurance?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have long helped people eat less — now, they’re showing promise in helping people…
GLP-1 medications get at the heart of addiction: study – WashU Medicine
Visit the News Hub Diabetes and obesity drugs show promise in treating and preventing all substance use disorders…
Weight-loss wegovy jab may carry greater risk of sudden sight loss, study finds – The Irish Times
Patients taking Wegovy have nearly five times the risk of sudden sight loss compared with those on Ozempic,…
Berries, apples, and citrus linked to greater happiness and optimism
A decade-long analysis of over 40,000 women reveals that diets rich in flavonoid-packed foods like berries, apples, and…
Do obesity drugs treat addiction? Huge study hints at their promise
Injections that reduce weight and treat diabetes could also cut the risk of dying from substance-use disorders.Credit: Jill…
What to know about how GLP-1 medications might fight addiction
The blockbuster GLP-1 drugs that have reshaped the treatment of diabetes and obesity may help prevent multiple substance…