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flag Study finds weight-loss drugs like Ozempic reduce Alzheimer's risk but may increase arthritis and GI issues.

flag A recent study on weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are GLP-1 receptor agonists, suggests they have various health impacts. flag The drugs, used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, reduce the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, and neurological disorders, including a 12% decrease in Alzheimer's risk. flag However, they also increase the risk of gastrointestinal issues, arthritis, and pancreatitis. flag The study, which analyzed over two million US diabetes patients, highlights both benefits and potential new risks of these medications.

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