Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential
A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.
Weight loss drug Semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking and smoking, new study finds
Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help ...
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Strongest evidence yet that Ozempic and Wegovy reduce alcohol intake
The drug semaglutide has been linked to a lower risk of alcoholism before, but now we have strong evidence that it really ...
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Ozempic’s key ingredient may reduce the desire to drink alcohol
In the first clinical trial of its kind, people taking semaglutide drank less alcohol, adding to its promise of fighting addiction.
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Weight loss drugs may be linked to serious eye conditions, study suggests
Ozempic and similar drugs are popular with consumers for their weight-loss properties, but a new study suggests they could ...
Study finds rare vision issues in taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs
Although reports of vision problems with weight loss drugs are still rare, researchers say there is cause for concern because of how widespread the medications are becoming. A 2024 study found that 12 ...
Ozempic and Blindness: What We Know About Weight Loss Side Effects
Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, Ozempic not only helps control blood glucose levels but also reduces ...
Ozempic, Wegovy maker calls out Hims & Hers Super Bowl ad: ‘Check before you inject’
Compounded weight-loss medications, such as those promoted in the Hims & Hers commercial, aren’t approved by the Food and ...