GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may have health benefits, but they come with risks
With with GLP-1 drugs, gastrointestinal issues, such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, are among the most common adverse effects.
What's Next for Alzheimer's Treatment? Some Scientists Are Betting on GLP-1 Drugs
Early research suggests GLP-1 drugs could prevent or treat Alzheimer's Disease. Results from a big clinical trial could soon confirm that.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy lower the risk of 42 conditions
The benefits of taking GLP-1 agonists seem to outweigh the risks, at least when taken for approved uses, according to an assessment of how the drugs affect 175 conditions
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Risks and Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
Reduced risks seen for neurocognitive, coagulation, cardiometabolic disorders; increased risks seen for GI, arthritic disorders.
GLP-1 Drugs Offer Brain Benefits but May Pose Other Health Risks
A study analyzing data from over 2 million veterans found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, provide significant neurological and behavioral health benefits,
GLP-1 drugs linked to lower dementia risk, higher risk of kidney, stomach issues
A new study compares the benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including risks of dementia, addiction, heart disease, and gastrointestinal problems, among others.
Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
As demand for weight-loss injections sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, a study has uncovered neurological and behavioral health benefits amid risks for pancreatitis and kidney disease.
Benefits and risks of GLP-1 drugs and criteria for dementia diagnosis
In today’s health headlines, the 175 health benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 drugs. Also, many older adults don’t realize they meet the criteria for a dementia diagnosis. Finally, what are the brain effects of short video watching on TikTok and reels?
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Risk of Alzheimer's, NVO & LLY Shares Rise
The stock price of the two most prominent players in the diabetes and obesity care market, Novo Nordisk NVO and Eli Lilly LLY, rose 3% and 2.3% on Tuesday, respectively, after results from a study showed that GLP-1 drugs cut the risk of several heart conditions,
Weight Loss Medications Linked To Lower Dementia And Heart Risk: Study
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are linked to reduced risks of dementia, heart failure, and severe infections, according to a study involving over 2 million patients. However, these weight-loss and diabetes drugs also pose risks,
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Have Broader Range of Benefits, Risks
With respect to risks, GLP-1RA use was significantly associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal disorders, hypotension, syncope, arthritic disorders, drug-induced pancreatitis, and other ...
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No Link Seen Between GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Thyroid Cancer
The analysis included 98,147 GLP-1 RA users and approximately 2.49 million DPP-4i users, with a median follow-up ranging from 1.8 to 3 years. HealthDay News — Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor ...
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GLP-1 receptor agonists tied to similar thyroid cancer risk as DPP-IV inhibitors
Adults with type 2 diabetes using a GLP-1 receptor agonist have a similar risk for developing thyroid cancer as those using a ...
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GLP-1 Benefits, Risks Detailed in ‘Atlas’ Mapping Outcomes
The study of more than two million veterans with diabetes details GLP-1 RA use relating to 175 outcomes; without ...
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Researchers create an atlas of health associations for GLP-1 receptor agonists
Insights from a study on GLP-1 receptor agonists reveal benefits for cardiometabolic health, with notable risks for ...