Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds
Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to treat ...
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Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others: Study
By comparison, the FDA-approved drug liraglutide only resulted in just under 6% weight loss after 26 weeks, the researchers ...
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Early Intervention Central to Treating Muscle Mass Loss in Patients Losing Weight With GLP-1 Meds
Research showed that patients who lose weight on GLP-1 agonists frequently experience muscle mass loss. Obesity experts share ...
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How do GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss?
GLP-1 receptor agonists include the diabetes drug Ozempic, also known as Wegovy when it’s used for weight loss. The drugs “bring people to their factory settings” by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, which ...
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GLP-1 RAs Efficacious for Weight Loss in Overweight, Obesity Without Diabetes
glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are efficacious for weight loss, according to a review published online in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Areesha Moiz, from McGill ...
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GLP-1 Medications Fuel Growth in Medical Aesthetics, with Weight Loss Accounting for 11% of Non-Surgical Spending in 2024
The findings highlight how the integration of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications for weight loss is reshaping the Aesthetics market, fueling significant growth for practices across the ...
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Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others: Study
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Three GLP-1 drugs ... weight loss of more than 22% after 48 weeks. Each of those drugs are taken once a week, by an injection. By comparison, the ...