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This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...

A new study shows a 50% lower risk of alcohol intoxication among people with alcohol use disorder who take GLP-1 drugs prescribed for weight loss and diabetes. The findings also show that people with ...

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IF YOU TAKE a GLP-1 agonist like Ozempic or Zepbound, you can see changes to your waistline and your blood sugar within weeks. What might be less obvious is how the drug is affecting your brain.

Share on Pinterest GLP-1 drugs may protect the brain from inflammation, some studies say, but others warn they may increase depression risk. Image credit: James Manning – PA Images/Getty Images.

The side effects from popular weight loss medications can be tougher than expected. Findings from a recent study found that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IF YOU TAKE a GLP-1 agonist like Ozempic or Zepbound, you can see changes to your waistline and your ...