Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
- Written by Ziyad Al-Aly, Clinical Epidemiologist, Washington University in St. Louis
The research shows the health effects of these drugs are significant and wide-ranging.Mario Tama via Getty Images NewsSeveral years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management.
The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Ozempic in 2021...