Weight loss drug could cut dementia risk in half, study finds

Weight loss drug could cut dementia risk in half, study finds

A diabetes medication, reportedly used by some for weight loss, could halve the risk of dementia, according to a study from the University of Oxford. The Telegraph reports that scientists have found Ozempic can lower the risk of neurological conditions, including dementia and Parkinson’s disease. When compared to three other diabetes drugs, Ozempic was found … Read more

Diabetes drug taking celebs by storm ‘more effective’ than Ozempic

Diabetes drug taking celebs by storm ‘more effective’ than Ozempic

Semaglutide, the type 2 diabetes medication that’s become a sensation in the celebrity weight loss scene, known widely as Ozempic and Wegovy, might soon be overshadowed. Fresh research indicates that a comparable drug that also boosts insulin has shown ‘significant’ weight loss benefits for those battling obesity. The surge in obesity and associated rise in … Read more

Warning as popular diabetes jab linked to risk of blindness

Warning as popular diabetes jab linked to risk of blindness

Scientists have issued a warning as a concerning new study has linked a popular diabetes medication also used by some celebrities for weight loss to the risk of sudden vision loss. Semaglutide, which is better known by its brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, could come with a serious side effect, research has shown. The … Read more