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Weight-loss medications are associated with an increased risk of preterm birth in women with pre-existing diabetes

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UVA researcher receives $3.4 million grant to improve weight management programs

Weight-loss medications have been associated with an increased risk of preterm birth among women who took them before pregnancy or during early pregnancy to treat preexisting diabetes. However, a large study of more than 750,000 pregnancies found that weight loss medication use was not associated with preterm birth or other birth complications. study authors, in … Read more

Weight-loss drugs: short-term results or long-term strategy?

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Weight-loss drugs: short-term results or long-term strategy?

Drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempac, Vigovi) and terzapatide (Monjaro, Zipbound) have changed the landscape of weight management, offering hope where traditional methods have stalled. Both drugs work by mimicking gut hormones that regulate insulin release, slow digestion and reduce appetite, with the overall effect of making you feel fuller faster and for longer. Many patients … Read more

When generic prescriptions for weight-loss drugs come out, public plans should cover them, experts say

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When generic prescriptions for weight-loss drugs come out, public plans should cover them, experts say

Open this image in the gallery: Boxes of semaglutide injection pens on shelves inside the refrigerator at Durham Care Clinic and Pharmacy in Oshawa, Ont. Obesity experts say one solution to help those who are prescribed by their doctors but can’t afford it financially is public health plans.Eduardo Lima/Globe and Mail When Bonnie Ivy entered … Read more

The Guardian’s take on weight-loss pills and addiction: There’s a lot of morals about this remarkable drug | Editorial

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The Guardian's take on weight-loss pills and addiction: There's a lot of morals about this remarkable drug | Editorial

i didOver the years since so-called weight loss pills have been widely used, there have been reports that these drugs may not only reduce food cravings, but actually stop cravings and cravings altogether. Earlier this month, a study using large-scale data from US veterans receiving diabetes treatment suggested that jabs are less likely to become … Read more