The downside of popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Zepbound

Another key concern is the growing demand for these drugs among individuals who are medically healthy but experience high levels of weight-related anxiety. Increasingly, GLP-1 medications are being sought not for disease management but for aesthetic or preventive reasons. The rise of telehealth platforms and targeted social media marketing has accelerated this trend, often positioning … Read more

Brianna LaPaglia Warns Ozempic Use Without Need Could Be Deadly

Archyde A growing trend of using medications like Ozempic for weight loss, rather than their intended purpose of managing type 2 diabetes, is drawing criticism. Influencer Brianna LaPaglia recently voiced strong… You can read the full story here: Brianna LaPaglia Warns Ozempic Use Without Need Could Be Deadly. Source link

Wegovy users may have greater risk of sudden sight loss, study finds – The Irish Times

Patients taking Wegovy have nearly five times the risk of sudden sight loss compared with those on Ozempic, a large-scale study has found. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medicines such as semaglutide (sold as Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus) and tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro) help reduce blood sugar levels, slow digestion and reduce appetite, and … Read more

Fecal microbiome predicts treatment response after the initiation of semaglutide or empagliflozin uptake

Skyler, J. S. et al. Differentiation of diabetes by pathophysiology, natural history, and prognosis. Diabetes 66, 241–255 (2016). Google Scholar  Li, G. et al. Cardiovascular mortality, all-cause mortality, and diabetes incidence after lifestyle intervention for people with impaired glucose tolerance in the Da Qing diabetes prevention study: a 23-year follow-up study. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2, … Read more

Ozempic, Hollywood and the new war on weight: what lies behind the wonder drug – Irish Examiner

Ozempic, Hollywood and the new war on weight: what lies behind the wonder drug  Irish Examiner The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Ozempic changed weight loss — and what comes next  Irish Examiner What is ‘natural Ozempic’ – and how good is the science?  MSN How Ozempic Is Changing The World  Today FM A Skeptic’s Guide to Ozempic and Other … Read more

‘I was one of the very early adopters’ – The Irish Times

When it comes to broadcasting, Matt Cooper has always been a just-the-facts kinda guy. Sure, he frequently challenges his guests and is known to fire off the odd frustrated aside, but his approach as host of The Last Word (Today FM, weekdays) has essentially been one of a disinterested mediator trying to get to the … Read more

a lively tale of the stunning rise of Ozempic – The Irish Times

Off the Scales: the Inside Story of Ozempic and the Race to Cure Obesity Author: Aimee Donnellan ISBN-13: 978-0008719081 Publisher: 4th Estate Guideline Price: £20 How and why did an injectable medication intended for diabetics become the medical phenomenon of the 21st century, hailed as a discovery perhaps even more dramatically important than last century’s … Read more

How the rise of Ozempic is reversing the progress on body positivity – The Irish Times

The potential ripple effect of the health revolution that is Ozempic is difficult to overstate. For starters, it is likely new jobs that help communities adapt to a healthier lifestyle will emerge, governments will have more money to spend on treating other diseases, and even dating apps and other social groups will be likely to … Read more