In one corner, we’ve got Mounjaro, and in the other, Ozempic. They’re both once-a-week injectable drugs designed to help patients with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar.

A new study highlighted Monday the potential benefits of popular diabetes drugs on a wide range of health issues including dementia and cardiovascular diseases, although experts warned against seeing them as miracle drugs.

T he newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ways they affect the body—both helpful and harmful—beyond reducing weight. In report published in Nature Medicine,

The study in Nature Medicine reveals that alongside weight loss benefits, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro may pose heightened risks for kidney, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal problems. While effective in appetite and addiction control,

GLP-1 medications linked to a lower risk of dementia and addiction but higher risk of kidney, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal issues. Demand for weight-loss medications, including popular brands like Ozempic and Wegovy,

Weight loss drugs are seen as an easy option for dropping the pounds, but they are also expensive, and can have nasty side effects. But there’s another, cheaper way to suppress your appetite, says nut

The race is on for new drugs that suppress appetite, improve glucose regulation and can replace injections. But do they really work? Zoë Beaty looks at how the health landscape is rapidly changing to