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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Ozempic, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain to Curb Substance Misuse

A recent study found significant reductions in opioid overdose and alcohol misuse among people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. These medications interact with a part of the brain that can help suppress appetite, which may also help curb addictive behaviors.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

80% of Strokes Are Preventable. Here's How to Reduce Your Risk

New guidelines for stroke prevention from the American Stroke Association highlight unique risk factors for women and how social determinants of health impact stroke risk. The new recommendations emphasize the benefits of GLP-1 drugs, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight.

An older female and male riding bicycles.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Ozempic Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in People with Type 2 Diabetes

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, may also help lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in people living with type 2 diabetes.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Country Star Jelly Roll Says These 5 Things Helped Him Lose 100 Pounds

Country music star Jelly Roll says five key factors have contributed to his success in losing 100 pounds.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may protect brain health, several studies show

A review of the recent evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide, could protect brain health and cognitive function by reducing inflammation.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

How the brain flushes out toxic proteins that may lead to cognitive decline

Recent research zooms in on the brain's own 'waste-disposal' system, with the aim of uncovering potential strategies to protect brain health and prevent cognitive decline.

young white woman feeding a spoonful of fruit bites to a young Black man

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Carbs or fats for breakfast? Which is best for healthy weight in men vs women?

A recent study suggests that a carbohydrate-rich breakfast for men and a fat-rich breakfast for women may be best for maintaining a healthy weight, due to sex-specific metabolic differences.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Does having 'skinny genes' mean you can skip exercise and diet?

Scientists have identified a combination of 14 'skinny' genes that may improve weight loss. But could they be enough to replace diet and other lifestyle factors?

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Could a once-daily pill for seizures also treat Alzheimer's disease?

A recent study suggests that a drug approved for the treatment of seizures may also help treat Alzheimer's in people who do not carrry the genetic mutation that predisposes them to dementia.

photo of semaglutide drug vials and injections

Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Semaglutide boosts heart health, weight loss but may lead to gut problems

A new meta-analysis confirms that semaglutide drugs like Ozempic are not only effective for weight loss, but can also protect the heart. However, certain doses and delivery systems can lead to side effects affecting the gut.