The potential benefits of GLP-1 medications continue to expand. New research has found that the weight loss and diabetes drugs — officially known as glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists — are associated with a reduced risk of some cancers, especially in women. Researchers at Indiana University and the University of …
Read More »Ozempic and similar drugs could interfere with common medical procedure, research warns
Researchers have revealed a surprising new side effect linked to GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. These popular treatments for diabetes and obesity could interfere with medical imaging, such as PET and CT (“CAT”) scans. CT scans are often used to get detailed internal images to detect …
Read More »Scientists reveal how your favorite soda could quietly mess with your mood
Even one or two sodas a day could be disrupting your gut health enough to affect your mood, a new study has found. Researchers in Germany examined more than 900 adults — about half with clinical depression and half without — and found that those who drank more soft drinks …
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