Competition will make weight-loss drugs better, cheaper and bigger
A mong the many newcomers to the business of weight-loss drugs is Hims & Hers, an American e-pharmacy better known for hawking remedies for erectile dysfunction and hair loss. Since May it has offered its own version of Wegovy,
Weight-loss drugs may reduce opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, study finds
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, made by Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, can reduce rates of opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, according to a new study that supports expectations the drugs can offer greater benefits than just weight and diabetes management.
Healthy Returns: Weight loss, diabetes drugs may reduce alcohol and opioid use
GLP-1 drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Ozempic can cut drug and alcohol abuse by around half. Meanwhile, tech companies are talking the future of AI in health care.
Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Alcohol and Opioid Addiction
Research hints that medications like Zepbound and Wegovy could provide new ways to treat opioid and alcohol abuse.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Study: Overweight teens using weight loss drugs decrease depression
FOX Medical's Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about a recent study that shows overweight teens being treated with weight loss drugs like Ozempic have a decreased feeling of depression.
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Medical experts weigh in on how sleep affects weight loss
As a sleep medicine specialist, Dr. Christopher J. Allen knows well the importance of sleep health, which is not only defined ...
What Is Sleep Apnea? Your Complete Guide
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects more than 20 percent of people in the United States. It happens when your ...
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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may protect brain health, several studies show
A review of the recent evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide, could protect brain health and cognitive ...
What are mouthguards for sleep apnea and do they work? We asked an expert
“Sleep apnea mouthguards (Oral Appliance Therapy) fit over the teeth and gums and keeps the airway patent resulting in ...
Best CPAP alternatives for sleep apnea sufferers
Left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea is linked to daytime sleepiness and an increased risk of anxiety, diabetes, ...
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Savvy Senior: Best CPAP alternatives for sleep apnea
Dental device: This is designed to move the jaw so that the tongue shifts toward the front of the mouth to help keep the ...
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Get Healthy: Drugs can jump-start weight loss, giving healthy eating, exercise habits time to work
“ (Weight loss medications) can help, for sure, but exercise and getting enough protein to make sure you aren’t losing muscle ...
If your Apple Watch alerts you to sleep apnea, here’s what it means and what to do next
Already multitool smart devices, Apple Watches added another buzzworthy feature last month: an app to detect sleep apnea.