Date: 2025/02/18 - 17:31

Novel antibody could help prevent bone, muscle loss due to GLP-1 drugs

Scientists have discovered an antibody treatment that may help prevent both muscle loss and bone density loss in people using GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy after losing weight.

Date: 2025/02/17 - 20:00

Ozempic, Wegovy may help curb alcohol cravings

Semaglutide — the active substance in Ozempic and Wegovy — may help reduce alcohol cravings in people with alcohol use disorder, a new study suggests.

Date: 2025/02/15 - 11:31

Can drugs like Ozempic help with COPD?

People with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 and SGLT-2 medications have a lower risk of having COPD symptom flare-ups than those other diabetes drugs.

Date: 2025/02/10 - 21:00

Review links 3 potentially-blinding eye conditions to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic

A new review reports that nine people taking semaglutide and tirzepatide — the active ingredient in GLP-1 medications — experienced vision issues, including three potentially blinding eye conditions.

Date: 2025/02/03 - 17:00

Some bacteria in the mouth may play a role in memory loss and dementia

Date: 2025/02/03 - 17:00

Moderate-intensity exercise could help suppress hunger

An hour of moderate-intensity exercise reduced sensations of hunger in people with overweight and obesity in a recent study.

Date: 2025/01/28 - 20:31

A key protein may help Ozempic users retain muscle mass while losing fat

Salk Institute researchers have identified a key protein that may help users of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy maintain muscle mass while losing weight.

Date: 2025/01/28 - 15:31

Calorie restriction plus common diabetes drug leads to higher remission rates

A combination of an SGLT-2 inhibitor drug and a moderately calorie-restrictive diet leads to higher rates of type 2 diabetes remission compared to just calorie restriction alone, new research has found.

Date: 2025/01/25 - 19:32

Big Brother UK’s Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace Says She ‘Nearly Died’ From Fake Ozempic

Big Brother UK star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace said she “thought she was going to die” after taking fake Ozempic. Horgan-Wallace said she experienced severe vomiting, diarrhea, and blurred vision. Counterfeit versions of Ozempic are a growing concern.

Date: 2025/01/22 - 00:32

GLP-1 Drugs Benefit Brain and Heart Health, but May Cause Kidney, GI Issues

A large study published in Nature Medicine reviewed the effects of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro on 175 different health outcomes. The findings show benefits for brain and heart health, but risks of developing gastrointestinal, kidney, and pancreatic issues.