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

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

Semaglutide linked to reduced arthritis knee pain in people with obesity, study finds

People who lost a significant amount of weight with semaglutide saw major improvements in osteoarthritis knee pain, research published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine finds.

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

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 - November 9

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 - November 14

Almost half of Valencia’s flood victims were aged over 70, figures show

Police reveal ages and genders of the 216 people who died in Valencia, along with eight other victims elsewhere in Spain. Almost half of the 216 people known to have died in the catastrophic ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Rocky Knockout Collection Is Almost Half Off For Black Friday

The Rocky movies are bona fide classics of the 1970s and '80s, and now you can find them all in one place for cheap. The Rocky Knockout Collection compiles all four original Rocky movies (we ...

Tech - GameSpot - 8 hours ago

Climate crisis caused half of European heat deaths in 2022, says study

Researchers found 38,000 fewer people – 10 times number of murders – would have died if atmosphere was not clogged with greenhouse pollutants. Climate breakdown caused more than half of the 68,000 ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

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

Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.

As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.

Health - The New York Times - Yesterday

Researchers estimate 136M Americans eligible for Ozempic

As many as 136 million adult Americans may be eligible for Ozempic, researchers estimate. According to a study published Monday in JAMA Network, among the 25,531 participants, 8,504 were eligible ...

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

The bear market is coming — and it’s going to be painful

The stock market will not keep going up forever.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Curtain call as famed dance hall reduced to rubble

One of Ireland's most famous dance halls is reduced to rubble as locals share their memories.

GSK cuts vaccine sales target on reduced demand

U.K. drugmaker GSK on Wednesday cut its vaccine sales guidance for the year after what it called lower-than-expected demand.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Report: Giants expected to reduce payroll for 2025 season

The San Francisco Giants reportedly are expected to reduce their adjusted payroll for the 2025 MLB season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

McIlroy to keep European events in reduced schedule

Rory McIlroy vows to retain DP World Tour events as a key part of his schedule next year while skipping some tournaments in America after an intense 2024.

'Everything almost perfect' for Bompastor and Chelsea

If this is Chelsea in a new era under Sonia Bompastor, it seems they are heading in the same direction as their previous one - towards more success.

The Maker of Ozempic Is Trying to Block Compounded Versions of Its Blockbuster Drug

Novo Nordisk has asked the FDA to block production of compounded copies of Ozempic, arguing that it’s too difficult to do safely. It’s the latest escalation in a brewing war between pharmaceutical ...

Tech - Wired - October 23

Ozempic linked to lower Alzheimer's risk in people with Type 2 diabetes

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, appeared to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published Thursday in the journal ...

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.

Scientist behind Ozempic started her career developing laundry detergent

Novo Nordisk scientist Lotte Knudsen, whose research led to Ozempic and Wegovy, started her career developing laundry detergent.

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.

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk nudges higher profit forecast

Novo Nordisk on Wednesday nudged higher its outlook for the year as the drugmaker registered another quarter of strong sales of its weight-loss drugs.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

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 ...

Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are injectable medications—but a strange new market has emerged selling oral “compounded” versions online, despite a lack of evidence that they work.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

We must learn lessons from history, King tells Commonwealth

Some Commonwealth countries have called for the UK to pay reparations for its historic role in the transatlantic slave trade.

She was in pain for years. A rare condition was to blame.

Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.

Feel it in your bones: taking the pain out of osteoporosis

More than half the women in the UK over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture. But can more awareness – and some heavy lifting – help us beat many of the effects of osteoporosis?. Imagine a room ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Israel’s attack leaves Iran with a difficult dilemma

Key pillars of Tehran’s security strategy have been shaken by these strikes

Business - Financial Times - October 27

UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

In Spanish Town Devastated by Flood, a Grim Search for Bodies

Rescuers in Paiporta, where more than 60 people died, were still pulling bodies from the mud. “We are alive,” a resident said. “But we have lost everything.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

'Players playing in pain' - Guardiola on injury 'emergency'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says even fit players are in pain as they push themselves through the fixture schedule.

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