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1 medications, known for treating diabetes and obesity, may also help combat addiction, according to a new study by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. These drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, are linked to reduced substance use disorders and serious outcomes across various addictive substances

GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs have long been used to treat diabetes and, more recently, obesity. Now, researchers are studying whether the medications could also help prevent opioid addiction relapse

August 20, 2026 ByMaureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women’s Health Watch

A panel discussion on Barron’s Roundtable examined the expanding use of GLP-1 medications beyond weight loss, exploring new medical applications, potential side effects, and the implications of the next generation of these drugs for patients

Weight loss drugs have been linked to more than 60 reported deaths in Australia and thousands of serious reactions, but doctors warn the drugs may not be to blame

As the newly licensed Wegovy pill joins injectable GLP-1s on the UK market, primary care pharmacists are increasingly the first point of contact for patients navigating fasting — from Ramadan to dietary intermittent fasting. Advanced dietetic practitioner, Angela Carvalho, sets out how clinicians can advise patients safely and sensitively

Customs agents at O’Hare Airport on Tuesday announced the seizure of a massive shipment of “unapproved medications” from China that included erectile dysfunction and weight loss drugs

A new study shows that consumers taking medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are spending more on apparel and holding onto clothes for future weight loss

ST. LOUIS, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As use of emerging obesity medications (EOMs) continues to rise, a new perspective published in Advances in Nutrition suggests these medications may create an unprecedented opportunity to help patients adopt healthier, more plant-forward dietary patterns. EOMs such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists quiet “food noise”—the persistent, intrusive thoughts about…

Can Cold and Allergy Medications Affect My Workout? Lindsay Knake Health and Wellness Fitness Body Physical Health Key Takeaways First‑generation antihistamines such as diphenhydramine can cause drowsiness, dizziness and reduced psychomotor performance, making workouts harder; second‑generation options like loratadine or fexofenadine are less likely to impair exercise. Decongestants that contain pseudoephedrine may raise heart rate…