https://freerepublic.com/tag/weightlossdrug/ en-us Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:03:35 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4174830/posts A weight-loss drug has been proven to also reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack, according to a new trial. The makers of Wegovy, Novo Nordisk, say its latest study shows it cuts risk of a cardiovascular event in overweight people with heart disease by a fifth. The firm hailed it a "landmark trial", saying it would change the way obesity is regarded and treated. While the findings still have to be fully reviewed, experts agreed the results were potentially significant. The injection is popular in places like the US, and was approved for weight loss in the... BBC via MSN https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4174830/posts#comment Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:03:35 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4162064/posts This celebrity-hyped injectable could cause cancer, blurred vision, pancreatitis and gallstones — so is it really worth shooting your shot? Ozempic has become the hottest prescription on the market, beloved by the A-List and touted as a quick fix for shedding unwanted pounds. But the medication, initially designed for people with Type 2 diabetes, can have serious side effects, with doctors now reportedly witnessing a spike in ER admissions among users. However, that sensation can cause an array of health problems that are becoming more pervasive as Ozempic and Wegovy continue to surge in popularity. New York Post https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4162064/posts#comment Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:12:55 GMT