Diabetes drugs could become an effective way to treat behavioral issues and addiction. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez breaks down the science on how they work and how they could change psychiatry forever. Photo illustration: Elizabeth Smelov
Joseph Zucchi, a physician assistant, prepares Liz McCabe for her weigh-in during an appointment at the Transition Medical Weight Loss clinic.Liz McCabe wasn’t a typical candidate for Wegovy, one of the popular new weight-loss drugs.
She is healthy and active. Her body-mass index this past spring barely put her in the category of obesity, a qualification for the medication. This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Popular use of obesity drugs like Ozempic could change consumer habitsRestaurants may face loss of revenue because of the prescription drugs, whereas fitness centers may stand to benefit.
Read more »
Caution Urged for Obesity Drugs and Birth Control PillsGLP-1 agonists can interfere with oral contraceptives, making an unintended pregnancy more likely.
Read more »
Johnson & Johnson beats earnings estimates, downplays obesity drugs’ impact on its med-tech businessCompany raises full-year profit and sales guidance and pursues multipronged strategy to address talc-powder litigation
Read more »
Study reveals surprising insights into dog sterilization, obesityAs researchers continue to delve into the effects—both negative and positive—of spaying and neutering dogs, data included in a recent scientific publication in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association indicate that obesity rates in sterilized dogs vary by breed size.
Read more »
Obesity Increases Risk for Breast Cancer RecurrenceMany breast cancer survivors take a hormonal drug after cancer treatment to stave off a recurrence, but new research suggests these drugs may be less effective in women who are obese. Breast cancer cells in hormone-positive breast cancers are fueled by the female sex hormone...
Read more »
Obesity Raises Odds for Recurrence in Breast Cancer SurvivorsWEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Many breast cancer survivors take a hormonal drug after cancer treatment to stave off a recurrence, but new research suggests these drugs may
Read more »