Wegovy, other weight-loss drugs might help with alcoholism, opioid addiction
Weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound appear to help people battle alcoholism and opioid addiction, a new study finds.
Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?
Both Wegovy and Mounjaro are given as weekly injections via pre-filled pens that can be self-administered into the upper arm, thigh or stomach. They work as an appetite suppressant by mimicking a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).
European Countries Are Cracking Down on Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy—Could the U.S. Follow?
Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company behind the world’s most popular weight-loss injections, is expanding its global market. Wegovy is already available in five other European countries, including Norway,
France won’t pay for weight loss drug Wegovy. What about other European countries?
France is the latest European country to refuse to cover weight loss drugs through its national insurance programme.View on euronews
Common Wegovy side effects as weight loss drug surges in popularity in the UK
Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy have risen in popularity in recent months - but how exactly does it work and what are the side effects?
Weight-Loss Meds Like Wegovy Could Battle Alcoholism
Weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound appear to help people battle alcoholism and opioid addiction, a new study finds. People taking this class of drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1),
Weight-loss drug Wegovy arrives in Korea
A sign at a pharmacy in Jongno District, central Seoul, says that Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, is available for sale on Thursday.
Inside the Booming Obesity Drug Market: Weight Loss ETFs to Win
In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has witnessed a remarkable surge in the development of weight loss medications, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy. The global obesity rate has nearly tripled since 1975 and is expected to affect over half the population by 2035,
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How a weight loss drug is helping a New Jersey nurse overcome alcohol addiction
Routine checkups for Brandon Downey, a South Jersey nurse who's taking Wegovy to lose weight, show a positive trend. "It ...
Ozempic’s Next Magic Trick: Treating Drug Addiction
Early data suggests GLP-1 drugs, renowned for their ability to assist in weight loss, may have a powerful effect on treating ...
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‘I struggled to climb stairs before Wegovy, jabs can help people work again’
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Study shows diabetes drugs may reduce risk of overdose
A new study of the effects of diabetes drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic may have even more unexpected benefits other than weight loss.
Wegovy and Zepbound rival targeting ‘next generation' of obesity drugs, Zealand Pharma CEO says
Danish biotech Zealand Pharma is targeting the “next generation” of weight loss drugs as competitors pile into a market ...
Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk bets big on talent, AI partnerships in India
Novo Nordisk , whose global profile has risen along with demand for its Wegovy weight-loss drug, is bolstering operations in ...
Best OTC Wegovy Alternatives: Natural Options for Effective Weight Management
Zmyra is known as the top over-the-counter alternative to Wegovy for weight loss. This natural supplement packs a punch with ...
Ozempic boasts surprising mental health benefits for teens with obesity: new research
This research contradicts previous concerns about the potential of drugs like Ozempic to trigger suicidal ideation and ...