Ozempic’s new frontier: The war on aging
1 week, 6 days ago

Ozempic’s new frontier: The war on aging

Live Mint  

For decades, scientists have been on the hunt for an antiaging drug. A fast-growing body of research signals potential health benefits of GLP-1s, the class of diabetes and weight-loss drugs known by names like Ozempic, beyond what they were initially approved to treat. The medication’s power is that it works through various mechanisms, says Rong Xu, senior author and director of the university’s Center for Artificial Intelligence in Drug Discovery: “It’s like one stone, multiple birds." AgelessRx, a telemedicine company whose clinicians prescribe off-label medications like metformin, rapamycin and GLP-1s for longevity, added a “microdosing semaglutide" option in February. “There may be health promotion benefits," says Dr. Richard Isaacson, a preventive neurologist and director of the precision prevention program at Atria Health Institute.

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About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds

Associated Press  

More U.S. adults believe it is a good thing than a bad thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health condition tied to weight, but they are not broadly supportive of teens who have obesity using the medications, according to a new poll from The …

Scientists find Ozempic may treat cancer, Alzheimer's and more. Is it hype or truly a "wonder drug?"
2 months ago

Scientists find Ozempic may treat cancer, Alzheimer's and more. Is it hype or truly a "wonder drug?"

Salon  

Few drugs have captured public attention like Ozempic; many of us have even taken it. Svetlana Mojsov, a researcher at Rockefeller University whose work has been important in the characterization of GLP-1 and clarification of its role in glucose metabolism, explained in an interview with PNAS this September, “Once we solve obesity, I think a lot of other disorders will …

Design an Economist cover
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Design an Economist cover

The Economist  

Here is a cover-length editorial on the virtues of GLP -1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Trials show that glp -1 agonists reduce chronic kidney disease in diabetics; and there are signs they may lessen brain shrinkage and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s. Studies of health records suggest that they may help with addictions, too; people already on glp …

2025's wellness revolution: From AI to longevity, what's next in health?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

2025's wellness revolution: From AI to longevity, what's next in health?

India Today  

Well, goodbye to the festive season and hello to a rejuvenated 2025. In this year's landscape, there are going to be more innovative, holistic approaches to diet and nutrition — from natural alternatives to popular weight loss medications to customized plans for nutrition. These plant compounds are believed to mimic the effects of GLP-1 hormones, potentially offering similar benefits to …

BARNEY CALMAN: Why experts now believe Ozempic could stop you getting HEART ATTACKS and STROKES - though they warn you must be aware of these risks...
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BARNEY CALMAN: Why experts now believe Ozempic could stop you getting HEART ATTACKS and STROKES - though they warn you must be aware of these risks...

Daily Mail  

International heart experts believe the weight-loss drug Ozempic could be given to millions of healthy adults, amid mounting evidence it also helps protect the body from cardiovascular disease. Dr Rasha Al-Lamee, one of the UK’s leading cardiologists, said that giving patients GLP-1 drugs before they are obese could protect against cardiovascular risks Whatever the cause, senior doctors at the conference …

Could Ozempic be our next tool in fighting the overdose crisis? Surprising research suggests so
4 months ago

Could Ozempic be our next tool in fighting the overdose crisis? Surprising research suggests so

Salon  

In September, Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, co-authored a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showing that semaglutide decreased overdose risk among people with Type 2 diabetes and opioid addiction. Last month, another study published in the journal Addiction illustrates similar findings: medications like Ozempic were associated with lower rates of …

Truth about weight-loss jabs: Doctors reveal everyday habits which raise your risk of deadly side effects, why Mounjaro is riskier than Ozempic and the little-known sign of dangerous complications tha
4 months, 1 week ago

Truth about weight-loss jabs: Doctors reveal everyday habits which raise your risk of deadly side effects, why Mounjaro is riskier than Ozempic and the little-known sign of dangerous complications tha

Daily Mail  

It was the tragic news that doctors feared would come at some point. ‘So it’s important that anyone considering GLP-1 injections cuts back on these habits.’ THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE BUYING ONLINE Buying GLP-1 drugs from online pharmacies could increase the risk of life-threatening complications. ‘The risk is that patients who want to start this medication might report they are heavier …

Does Ozempic also hold the secret to a cure for depression and dementia?
5 months, 1 week ago

Does Ozempic also hold the secret to a cure for depression and dementia?

The Independent  

By now we’re all aware of how effective the drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are for weight loss. “Illness caused by obesity causes people to take an extra four sick days a year on average, while many others are forced out of work altogether.” However, while the drugs were originally created to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, what’s less well …

What It’s Really Like to Take Ozempic
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What It’s Really Like to Take Ozempic

Slate  

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, WeGovy, Mounjaro and others revolutionized weight loss and chronic weight management. Over the course of a year, Johann dived into the research and history behind GLP-1 drugs and how they became the latest and most effective way to lose weight. His latest book Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs …

‘Fountain of Youth’: Can Ozempic, the weight-loss drug, help slow ageing?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Fountain of Youth’: Can Ozempic, the weight-loss drug, help slow ageing?

Firstpost  

Ozempic, a drug originally developed to manage Type 2 diabetes, has garnered widespread attention for its impressive weight-loss benefits. However, multiple researchers suggest that the so-called ‘miracle’ drug could slow down ageing and offer ‘far-reaching benefits’ beyond what was imagined A series of groundbreaking trials led by researchers from Yale and Harvard have revealed that semaglutide, the active ingredient in …

Ozempic hailed as ‘fountain of youth’ drug that could slow down ageing
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ozempic hailed as ‘fountain of youth’ drug that could slow down ageing

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Professor Harlan M Krumholz Responding to research published in …

It’s survival of the fittest for brands trying to get in on the Ozempic weight-loss industry
8 months ago

It’s survival of the fittest for brands trying to get in on the Ozempic weight-loss industry

LA Times  

Before he began taking Mounjaro last summer, Nick Lovell was the weight-loss economy’s ideal customer. — Dr. Gary Foster, chief scientific officer at WeightWatchers Atkins, a WeightWatchers rival, also wants a bite of the lucrative market and has adopted similar language: We’re “your ally in a new era of weight loss,” the low-carb diet program says on a dedicated GLP-1 …

Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults
10 months ago

Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults

Associated Press  

At 17, Israel McKenzie was so burdened by obesity that he stopped going to high school in person and was embarrassed to speak to people at his restaurant job. “I had given up hope.” But last year, the weight-loss drug Wegovy helped him shed 110 pounds in nine months, making the rural Tennessee teen part of a surge of adolescents …

FDA looking into reports of hair loss, suicidal thoughts in people using popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss
1 year, 2 months ago

FDA looking into reports of hair loss, suicidal thoughts in people using popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss

CNN  

CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration is evaluating reports of side effects such as hair loss and suicidal thoughts in people taking medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy. The FDA is “evaluating the need for regulatory action” after its FDA Adverse Event Reporting System or FAERS received reports of alopecia, or hair loss; aspiration, or accidentally breathing in …

How Ozempic could affect the health of the global economy in more ways than one
1 year, 3 months ago

How Ozempic could affect the health of the global economy in more ways than one

ABC  

Not since the advent of Viagra has there been a bigger "accident" in the world of medicine. Ozempic, a drug initially formulated to treat type 2 diabetes, suddenly has become the hottest product on the planet, at least in the developed world. But where Viagra, a medicine initially formulated to treat hypertension and angina, delivered unintended ecstasy to millions of …

Forget gym memberships. Employees want Ozempic in their benefits packages
1 year, 4 months ago

Forget gym memberships. Employees want Ozempic in their benefits packages

LA Times  

As the popularity of pricey drugs such as Ozempic has risen, so too has the demand for companies to cover them as part of their benefits packages for employees. The craze around pricey weight-loss drugs has many people clamoring for these treatments in company- Less than half of large employers cover the new generation of obesity drugs, but an additional …

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