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

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Weight-loss jabs may help reduce alcohol intake, study finds

Semaglutide, active ingredient of Wegovy and Ozempic, found to reduce cravings and cut drinking by 40%. Weight-loss drugs could be used to help people reduce their intake of alcohol, researchers ...
The Guardian - 4h
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Yahoo News - 3h
Biogen beats estimates on cost cuts and new drugs like Leqembi, but profit outlook falls short

Biogen expects Leqembi and new rare disease and depression treatments to help offset revenue lost from multiple sclerosis products.
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Study finds rare vision issues in taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs

The cases are rare but concerning due to the number of people taking the medications.
The Hill - 7h
Man says he was drugged, robbed and left for dead by woman accused in reporter's death in New Orleans

More than three years before a Louisiana woman was arrested last week in the death of a TV reporter in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl, a man visiting the city from out of state accused the ...
NBC News - 17h
FDA approves new genetic disorder drug

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The Hill - 19h
Far-right populists much more likely than the left to spread fake news – study

Amplifying misinformation is now part of radical right strategy, says Dutch study of tweets by MPs in 26 countries. Far-right populists are significantly more likely to spread fake news on social ...
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New treatments are needed for alcohol addiction. Are drugs like Ozempic the answer?

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