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Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial in fighting alcohol addiction: Study
The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial for people struggling with alcohol addiction, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry said. The study examined about 228,000 people ...Politics - The Hill - 21 hours ago -
Not just for weight loss: Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction
The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Ozempic and Wegovy Ease Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Large Study
A large trial showed that semaglutide, sold as Ozempic for diabetes and as Wegovy for obesity, was better than any current medications in alleviating symptoms.Health - The New York Times - November 1 -
Study finds drugs like Ozempic could help with substance addiction
New research suggests diabetes drugs like Ozempic, which some people also take to lose weight, may also help patients suffering from substance addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celene Gounder has ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says
The active ingredient in Ozempic was associated with a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer's diagnosis in diabetes patients.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Weight-loss drugs may reduce opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, study finds
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, made by Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, can reduce rates of opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, according to a new study that supports expectations the drugs can offer ...Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Ozempic and Wegovy considered 'available' after more than 2 years in shortage
The diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy are now considered to be available after more than two years of being considered in shortage by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
The Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy weight loss research
Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide — while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk’s home country, Denmark.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
How a love story launched the company behind Ozempic, Wegovy
Novo Nordisk, the pharma giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has surprising love story origins. The founders, a married couple, were looking for a way to tackle diabetes, which the wife suffered from.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Ozempic, Wegovy popularity leads to rise of fake weight loss drugs
The demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a flood of fake drugs hitting the market. However, these counterfeit medicines can be harmful to people's health. Tom Hanson has ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Ozempic can lead to muscle mass loss: Study
Recent studies have found that Ozempic could lead to more muscle mass loss than traditional weight loss methods.Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Ozempic reduces knee osteoarthritis pain by almost half: Study
The results of a clinical trial published this week found that the active ingredient in the diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy was linked with a near halving of reported pain ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Novo Nordisk asks FDA to ban compounding pharmacies from making Ozempic, Wegovy copies
The Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk argues that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, are too complex for those manufacturers to make safely.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy now available in the U.S. after shortages, FDA says
It is a sign that Novo Nordisk's efforts to ramp up the supply of those drugs are starting to pay off, as demand continues to skyrocket in the U.S.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Weight loss drugs could help patients struggling with addiction, study says
A new study shows diabetes drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which people also take to lose weight, may help patients suffering from addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds
Range of species have ethanol in diet, normally arising through fermented fruits, sap and nectar. Humans may have turned drinking into something of an art form but when it comes to animals putting ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Weight loss drugs may help reduce drug and alcohol misuse: Research
Weight loss medications such as Ozempic may be able to cut drug and alcohol misuse in half, according to a new study from the scientific journal Addiction. The research, published Thursday, found ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests
Researchers say stand-up working could increase chance of developing swollen veins and blood clots. They have been billed as the ultimate antidote to sitting in front of a screen all day at the ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
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Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study
The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Some types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, study finds
High blood concentrations of ‘forever chemical’ compound PFOS linked to problems falling asleep and waking up . Some of the most common types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, new ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
More than an hour of exercise a week may help with ‘baby blues’, says study
Moderate exercise such as brisk walking may almost halve new mothers’ risk of major depression, analysis suggests. Doing more than an hour of moderate intensity exercise each week may reduce the ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Personal care product use during pregnancy, lactation may increase exposure to ‘forever chemicals’: Study
The use of certain personal care products during pregnancy or lactation may be linked to increased levels of "forever chemicals" in both blood plasma and breast milk, a new study has found. While ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
China May Chafe as North Korea Sends Soldiers to Fight Ukraine
North Korea’s decision to dispatch troops to help Russia subdue Ukraine may put another Kremlin ally, China, in a tough spot diplomatically.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Opinion: Sisters may fight, but they also form revolutionary bonds
Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson, Kamala and Maya Harris and Venus and Serena Williams are only a few of the many powerful sisters who together have changed history.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
Pentagon confirms North Korean troops are training in Russia, may be sent to fight in Ukraine
The Pentagon has confirmed that thousands of North Korean troops are training with Russian forces at three specialized military sites inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy is ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
If Trump is re-elected, a familiar face may lead the fight against wind: RFK Jr
Former allies have reacted with dismay to Kennedy’s alliance with Trump, who routinely mocks the climate crisis. Donald Trump has hurled insults at wind energy, calling it “bullshit” and ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Global carbon deal agreed even as US warns climate may be on ‘back burner’
Biden diplomat at COP29 says Trump’s election is ‘bitterly disappointing’ for those worried about global warmingBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Drugmaker wants an end to Ozempic copies
Presented by Alliance for Aging Research — Plus: FDA recalls thousands of antidepressant bottles due to cancer-causing chemical {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Novo Nordisk wants ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Ozempic lowers Alzheimer’s risk: Research
The diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic could lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease among people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published Thursday. Alzheimer’s disease is the ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Sales Beat Expectations
The pharmaceutical giant’s blockbuster weight-loss drug beat sales expectations in the third quarter, sending shares higher in early trade.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.Business - Inc. - October 19 -
The EU Is Investigating Temu for Illegal Products and Addictive Design
Toys, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics are suspected to be among the noncompliant products available to the Chinese shopping platform’s 90 million European users.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Stubbornly glamorous cocaine lures us into addiction
If we really want to halt the scourge, we need to understand how the drug affects the many weekend users. Martha Gill’s article about the ravages of increased cocaine usage and purity raises ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Addicted to love: how dating apps ‘exploit’ their users
Online services that promise to find people romantic matches have been likened to gambling products designed to keep customers hooked. “Designed to be deleted” is the tagline of one of the UK’s ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Is the demonisation of alcohol justified?
New WHO guidelines suggest there is no safe level of alcohol consumption. Jancis Robinson isn’t so sureBusiness - Financial Times - November 2
