Oncobesity News Posts

GLP-1s Like Ozempic, Wegovy Linked to Surprising Drop in Violent Behavior

Saturday, June 20 – GLP-1s may help reduce impulsivity, alcohol intake, and violent behaviors in adults. Image Credit: munro/gettyimages

A recent study found that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may help lower impulsive and violent behaviors.

The researchers noted that higher impulsivity and alcohol use were significantly associated with violent behavior overall, but were weaker among those using GLP-1s.

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Mayim Bialik’s GLP-1 Experience Left Her With ‘Uncontrollable’ GI Symptoms

Friday, June 19 – Mayim Bialik recently shared the “nightmare” experience she had after using a GLP-1 drug. Image Credit: Laurent Koffel/Getty Images

Actor Mayim Bialik has shared her “nightmare” experience that left her with weeks of side effects after one GLP-1 medication dose. 

Bialik said her symptoms included severe diarrhea and full-body aches. 

She revealed that she tried a GLP-1 after her doctor suggested it may help with her autoimmune disease symptoms.

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Setting a Goal Weight May Lead to Greater Success With GLP-1s Like Zepbound

Friday, June 19 – Setting a weight loss goal may yield greater success with GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound. Image Credit: Crispin la valiente/GettyImages

A recent study found that people who set personal weight loss targets may achieve greater results with GLP-1 medications. 

People using tirzepatide (Zepbound or Mounjaro) saw more weight loss if they set goals or had previously tried structured diet plans.

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Taking a GLP-1 Like Ozempic? These Health Risks Are Higher in the Heat

Wednesday, June 17 – Using GLP-1s may increase your risk of heat-related illnesses. Image Credit: Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images

GLP-1 medications may increase heat-related risks by suppressing thirst and reducing fluid intake.

Thirst reduction may lead to severe dehydration and even kidney damage. 

GLP-1 drugs may also lower blood pressure in some people, potentially leading to other heat-related issues in people with low blood pressure.

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Beyond GLP-1s: The next chapter of obesity care

Wednesday, June 17 – The rapid rise of GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide has transformed obesity treatment. Still, experts say medications alone are not enough to address one of the nation’s most pressing chronic diseases.

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Tirzepatide outperformed semaglutide weight-loss drug results in real world patients, study shows

Wednesday, June 17 – Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have become popular for weight loss, but results vary from person to person and from drug to drug. Venky Soundararajan and colleagues explored the full range of responses to tirzepatide (e.g., Mounjaro or Zepbound) and semaglutide (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy or Rybelsus) by analyzing de-identified electronic health records for matched cohorts of 10,339 tirzepatide-treated and 10,339 semaglutide-treated patients. In the real world, outcomes ranged from minimal weight loss to more than a 25% reduction in body weight.

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Eli Lilly Settles Mounjaro TM Suit Against Seattle Area Clinics

Wednesday, June 17 – Eli Lilly has agreed to drop a lawsuit accusing two Washington clinics of ripping off its trademarks for the weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, according to a voluntary dismissal motion filed in federal court on Monday, almost two weeks after a judge rejected a resolution proposed by the parties. 

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How Lilly is defending its GLP empire

Monday, June 15 – Eli Lilly’s recent GLP-2 deal with Hanmi Pharm is another step in the drugmaker’s quest to grow its GLP franchise beyond weight loss and deepen its push into gastrointestinal disease.

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Most people who stop GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic eventually return

Monday, June 15 – Many people prescribed GLP-1 drugs for type 2 diabetes (such as Victoza, Ozempic, or tirzepatide) stop taking them, but a surprising number later return to treatment. Researchers found that newer medications appear to keep patients on therapy longer, while side effects remain a major reason for discontinuation.

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Semaglutide (Ozempic) linked to fewer bone fractures despite greater weight loss

Monday, June 15 – A large real-world study suggests semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) may offer an unexpected bonus for people with type 2 diabetes: stronger protection against bone fractures while delivering greater weight loss. Researchers analyzing health records from nearly 60,000 adults found that people taking semaglutide experienced about 15% fewer fractures than those using other common weight-loss medications, despite losing more weight.

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Behavioral modifications like goal setting could lead to greater weight loss on tirzepatide

Tuesday, June 16 – One of the largest real-world studies of people taking GLP-1 medications found women, those without pre-existing conditions such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, and behavioral factors such as previously setting a weight goal were the best predictors of total weight loss, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.

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Clinical trials suggest GLP-1s may improve fertility in men with obesity

Monday, June 15 – GLP-1s do not harm male hormones or fertility after long-term use, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago. In fact, the research team found GLP-1s may improve testosterone levels and sperm quality in men with obesity-related low testosterone, while also addressing the underlying effects of obesity.

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How GLP-1 Weight Fluctuations Are Driving Up Clothing Returns

Monday, June 15 – Popular weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, have already transformed how people shop for food. Now, they’re impacting the way users buy their clothes as they slim down. But with so many shoppers uncertain about their fit and size, retailers are seeing a surge in returns that’s proving to be very costly. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.

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Semaglutide linked to lower bone fracture risk

Tuesday, June 16 – In people with type 2 diabetes, semaglutide was associated with a 15% reduction in bone fractures and greater weight loss compared with other anti-obesity medications, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.

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People taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic started moving less

Tuesday, June 16 – People taking popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound may be losing pounds, but they could also be moving less. Researchers analyzing Fitbit data found that daily step counts and exercise levels dropped after people started these medications, despite successful weight loss. Because the drugs can reduce muscle mass along with fat, the decline in physical activity raises concerns about preserving strength and long-term health.

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