Weight-Loss Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of 19 Health Conditions

A comprehensive study of 2 million veterans reveals both risks and surprising benefits of popular weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy.
Weight-Loss Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of 19 Health Conditions
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Popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help protect against more than 40 conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, drug addiction, and seizures, a new review has found.

However, researchers warn that these benefits come with an increased risk of 19 health conditions, such as syncope (fainting), arthritic disorders, and kidney and pancreatic problems.

George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.