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 have said, after a study found they can cut cravings and curb heavy drinking.

The medicines, originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, have revolutionised the treatment of obesity, and evidence suggests they could have benefits in other areas of health, such as reducing risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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