Popular Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic, Wegovy May Lower Alzheimer's Disease Risk
Type-2 diabetes patients taking the active ingredient in the drugs, semaglutide, "had a significantly lower risk" of developing the disease, the study found
Active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy may reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease: Study
Semaglutide, the active ingredient found in Ozempic and Wegovy, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study published Thursday morning finds.
Ozempic, Wegovy might lower Alzheimer's risk in Type 2 diabetics
People with Type 2 diabetes taking semaglutide appeared to have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer's compared to patients taking seven other diabetes drugs, researchers reported.
Novo’s Ozempic Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Diagnoses
Patients taking Novo Nordisk A/S’s Ozempic were at significantly reduced risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, according to new research that adds to the evidence surrounding the drug’s effects in diseases beyond type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Drug in Ozempic may also help reduce risk of Alzheimer’s
A common diabetes and weight-loss drug may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Get a free dose of heath care news and wellness tips delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning.
Ozempic May Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s. That’s Huge for Novo Nordisk.
Ozempic and Wegovy, the two brand names under which the company sells the GLP-1 drug semaglutide, are already blockbusters.
Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says
The active ingredient in Ozempic was associated with a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer’s diagnosis in diabetes patients.
Novo Nordisk's semaglutide could also be effective against Alzheimer's
A new study is adding to evidence that GLP-1 drugs such as Novo Nordisk's semaglutide and Eli Lilly's tirzepatide could also be effective in tackling Alzheimer's dis
Exclusive: Weight-loss drugs didn't curb health costs within two years, data show
Drugs like Wegovy may trim your waistline but not medical costs, according to an analysis of U.S. health insurance claims ...
Weight-loss jabs are not ‘to get a body beautiful picture for Instagram’, says Wes Streeting
Weight-loss jabs are not a quick fix for an “Instagram body”, the Health Secretary has warned. The medicines regulator has ...
The Economist8h
Competition will make weight-loss drugs better, cheaper and bigger
A mong the many newcomers to the business of weight-loss drugs is Hims & Hers, an American e-pharmacy better known for ...
Wegovy, other weight-loss drugs might help with alcoholism, opioid addiction
Weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound appear to help people battle alcoholism and opioid ...
Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Alcohol and Opioid Addiction
Research hints that medications like Zepbound and Wegovy could provide new ways to treat opioid and alcohol abuse.
Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?
Both Wegovy and Mounjaro are given as weekly injections via pre-filled pens that can be self-administered into the upper arm, ...
Women turn to weight loss drugs in menopause: What to know about the benefits and risks
Losing weight in menopause can help with the severity of other menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, ...
ConsumerAffairs6d
Ozempic vs. Wegovy: Which is best for weight loss?
FDA approval: Ozempic is FDA-approved for Type 2 diabetes, while Wegovy is FDA-approved for weight loss. Cost: Ozempic is ...
First for Women on MSN2h
How To Boost the Weight-Loss Benefits of Ozempic With Easy Tips
Ozempic is arguably the buzziest buzzword in our culture today. But we still have plenty of questions about the type 2 ...
Novo Nordisk asks US to stop compounding pharmacies from making weight-loss drug copies
Novo Nordisk on Tuesday asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ban compounding pharmacies from making copycat ...