Ozempic Works Differently Than Previously Thought

Ozempic Works Differently Than Previously Thought

Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro seem to directly impact metabolism, not just appetite, according to a new study. It was previously thought these drugs—collectively called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogs—worked by making people feel fuller so they eat less. But the results of a recent clinical trial suggest it’s not as …

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Wegovy should be treating more than just obesity, ET HealthWorld

Wegovy should be treating more than just obesity, ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: A new analysis found that the profound benefits of Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy for people at risk of heart attacks or strokes don’t depend on the number of the scale-cardiovascular health improves whether people lose a lot or even very little weight. That message adds needed nuance to our understanding of the …

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Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy cut heart stroke risk, reduce alcohol addiction, and treat kidney ailments?

Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy cut heart stroke risk, reduce alcohol addiction, and treat kidney ailments?

Researchers are studying prominent weight-loss medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy to find their utility in the treatment of kidney disease, heart failure, neurological disorders, and other ailments. Semaglutide, the generic name of Ozempic was one of the most talked-about medicines of 2023 for weight loss. After creating buzz in the weight-loss segment, the medicine may …

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