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Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty (NEW YORK) — A new study suggests that GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic, which are used for diabetes management and weight loss, may help reduce the risk of overdose and alcohol intoxication in people with substance use disorders. “It helps to underline another significant benefit of this class of medication,” Dr. Angela Fitch, […]

WLADIMIR BULGAR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Most weight loss drugs were linked to a lower likelihood of depression and anxiety diagnoses, according to research published by Epic Research. The researchers looked at over three million diabetic patients and nearly one million non-diabetic patients taking GLP-1 medications, which is the class of drugs representing […]

JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After setting New Year’s resolutions, it is those days and weeks after January that can catch up with even the best of intentions. So how do you make your New Year’s resolution stick? Experts say it is important to remember it is a journey, not an overnight fix, especially […]

bymuratdeniz/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A popular drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for weight loss also has heart benefits, according to preliminary results of a new study released by the drug manufacturer. The drug, Wegovy, lowered the risk of major cardiovascular events by 20% in a clinical trial that included over […]