Ozempic’s health benefits keep growing, but are the risks worth it?
A major new study has revealed a long list of benefits and some little-known risks of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications. Experts break down the findings.
Taking Ozempic for weight loss? You might find other benefits, too - and a few risks
A class of drugs designed to fight diabetes and weight loss can help with a host of other problems, but also carry some side effects.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
The newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ways they affect the body—both helpful and harmful—beyond reducing weight.In report published in Nature Medicine,
Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management. The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Ozempic in 2021 for weight loss treatment ushered in a new era for the class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists,
Major study of weight-loss jabs shows slew of benefits but also risks
The risk of heart attack and stroke declines, but gastrointestinal problems and joint inflammation increase: New research has shed more light on the pros and cons of weight-loss jabs.
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Semaglutide and liraglutide linked to lower alcohol-related hospitalization risk
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry has uncovered promising evidence suggesting that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) ...
Websites selling compounded GLP-1 RAs often misinform consumers, research reveals
Websites that sell compounded glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) often partially inform or misinform ...
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FDA Approves First Generic Version of Victoza for Type 2 Diabetes
The FDA has approved Liraglutide Injection, the first generic version of Victoza, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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FDA approves first generic liraglutide once-daily injection
(HealthDay News) — The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic referencing Victoza (liraglutide; Hikma Pharmaceuticals), a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist ...
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These two diabetes drugs more effective than others, study finds
These medications were sitagliptin, liraglutide, glimepiride, or insulin glargine U-100. Sitagliptin, liraglutide, and ...
Novo Nordisk Pushes FDA To Exclude Compounding For Its Early-Generation Diabetes Drug
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) submitted a Citizen Petition to the FDA requesting the exclusion of ...
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GLP-1RAs in People With Higher Weight and Eating Disorders
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), including liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, were originally developed for managing type-2 diabetes. However, due to their success in helping with ...
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Research finds new way to treat diabetes and obesity
A recent breakthrough in medical research offers exciting possibilities for people dealing with diabetes and obesity. This ...
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Protective Effect of Liraglutide on Early Renal Fibrosis in Diabetes Mice ()
Ke, X. and Ma, T. (2025) Protective Effect of Liraglutide on Early Renal Fibrosis in Diabetes Mice. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 13, 84-91. doi: 10.4236/jbm.2025.131008 .
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Websites Selling Compounded GLP-1 RAs Often Misinform Consumers
Websites that sell compounded glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) often partially inform or misinform ...
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Misleading Statements Common in Online Ads for Compounded GLP-1s
More than one-third of websites selling their own versions implied the products were the same as the FDA-approved drugs.