Not Just Weight Loss: 8 Conditions Drugs Like Wegovy Might Treat
There has been a lot of excitement since the launch. Not only is the drug extremely effective (people lose about 15 percent of their body weight in a year), it also appears to have many benefits beyond just weight loss.
Is Ozempic the modern wonder drug? All the conditions the weight loss jab can tackle — from addiction to Alzheimer’s
"I'm using [Ozempic] off-label for a whole host of conditions — and have been for years," Dr. Caroline Messer, an endocrinologist at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital, told The Post.
New study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic could help with knee pain. Here’s why there may be a link
A recent study found semaglutide – the drug known as Ozempic – can improve knee pain in people with obesity and osteoarthritis.
Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may also curb alcohol addiction, study says
A study published Wednesday suggests a surprising side effect of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic: they can be effective at curbing alcohol abuse.
Ozempic may help curb alcohol addiction, study suggests
The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.
Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial in fighting alcohol addiction: Study
The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial for people struggling with alcohol addiction, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry said. The study examined about 228,000 people in Sweden who had alcohol use disorder and Type 2 diabetes.
Ozempic, Wegovy Linked To Lower Hospitalizations In Alcohol Addicts, Research Shows
GLP-1 drugs have been linked to numerous potential health benefits like treatment of existing conditions including heart disease, Parkinson’s, sleep apnea and addiction.
Drugs like Ozempic may be better at treating alcoholism than leading meds, new study finds
Another day, another study linking Ozempic to major health benefits. Published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry, the study found that patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who were given a GLP-1 drug were less likely to be hospitalized for alcohol-related issues.
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Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs
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Why weight? Researchers say it's fitness that matters
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Weight-loss pill passes important safety test in clinical trial
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Obesity is a disease. Weight loss drugs are just one way to treat it, says this expert in bariatric surgery (podcast)
Cleveland Clinic expert discusses treatment options for obesity including weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery.
Unexplained weight loss and what it can mean for your health
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Weight-loss drugs can help stroke survivors prevent recurrence
The weight-loss drug Ozempic can help reduce stroke patients' risk of a heart attack or death, a new study says.