Experts demand study into weight loss jab side effects amid rapid rollout

Some people may be at more risk from bad reactions due to their genes (Picture: Getty) Hundreds of people have reported problems with their pancreas after taking weight loss drugs, with a new study launched to find out if there may be genetic risk factors. Ten people have died after reportedly taking GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) […]

Hundreds of weight loss and diabetes jab users report pancreas problems

UK health officials launch study into side-effects of weight loss drugs after increased reports of acute pancreatitis Hundreds of people have reported problems with their pancreas linked to taking weight loss and diabetes injections, prompting health officials to launch a study into side-effects. Some cases of pancreatitis reported to be linked to GLP-1 medicines (glucagon-like […]

Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO): A Bull Case Theory

We came across a bullish thesis on Novo Nordisk A/S on Kontra Investments’ Substack by Kontra. In this article, we will summarize the bull’s thesis on NVO. Novo Nordisk A/S’s share was trading at $70.73 as of June 24th. NVO’s trailing and forward P/E were 19.24 and 17.09, respectively, according to Yahoo Finance. A picture of a […]

Could Ozempic Lower Your Risk of Dementia?

Originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy quickly made it into the hands of every now-formerly hefty person in your life. A new study suggests that these drugs, specifically their active ingredient semaglutide, might be shielding your brain from dementia in addition to melting fat. Researchers at Case Western […]

Monthly shot cuts body weight by 16% in groundbreaking obesity trial

A new drug from California-based pharma company Amgen, which has concluded a phase II trial, shows promise as a powerful treatment for obesity. With just a once-monthly shot of ‘MariTide,’ participants in the study lost as much as 16% of their body weight over the course of a year. Continue Reading Category: Obesity, Illnesses and […]