Doctors hopeful Ozempic, Wegovy may help treat alcohol addiction
Several clinical trials are underway to see if semaglutide, the active ingredient in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can also help treat alcohol addiction.
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Several clinical trials are underway to see if semaglutide, the active ingredient in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can also help treat alcohol addiction.
GLP-1 class medications reduce cardiovascular risk and treat diabetes. But they also allow people to lose an average of 10-20 percent of their body weight in the first year. What does that mean for the overweight or obese?
Two studies have found that Ozempic does not put people at a higher risk of some side effects.
Researchers discovered that weight loss drugs may help treat addictive behaviors.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says the drugs can increase heart rate, but they may actually help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says the drugs can increase heart rate, but they may actually help prevent heart disease and stroke.
According to data, while Black people are much more likely to suffer from obesity and diabetes, white people are four times more likely to get a prescription.
According to data, while Black people are much more likely to suffer from obesity and diabetes, white people are four times more likely to get a prescription.
The medication, tirzepatide, was previously approved as Mounjaro for diabetes and will now be marketed as Zepbound for weight loss.
Millions of people are taking new injectable drugs to lose weight or control blood sugar, but doctors are warning of unintended pregnancies in some patients taking Mounjaro along with oral contraceptives.
Millions of people are taking new injectable drugs to lose weight or control blood sugar, but doctors are warning of unintended pregnancies in some patients taking Mounjaro along with oral contraceptives.
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
Knownwell, a weight loss clinic in Needham is redefining what it means to address patients' weight concerns
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Experts say the drugs can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for a problem called pulmonary aspiration, which can cause dangerous lung damage, infections and even death.
The popular weight loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, are given as a weekly injection but recent data found their active ingredient may also be effective when taken in pill form.
When you go to your doctor's office, chances are they will calculate your BMI but a prominent medical organization says the simple calculation is racially biased.
Josie writes, "I am 56 and postmenopausal. I am having trouble losing or maintaining my weight. Intermittent fasting is no longer working. My doctor strongly urged me to use one of the new weight loss drugs. What are your thoughts?"
Josie writes, "I am 56 and postmenopausal. I am having trouble losing or maintaining my weight. Intermittent fasting is no longer working. My doctor strongly urged me to use one of the new weight loss drugs. What are your thoughts?"
People who use popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could be at risk for losing muscle mass.
People who use popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could be at risk for losing muscle mass.
Employees are losing their jobs as weight-loss company's plans to wind down its brick-and-mortar business.
New research may help explain the "yo-yo effect," or why dieters often gain weight back, and then some.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Eighteen-year-old Joshua Lillie is on a weight loss journey that's exceeding his expectations.
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial will begin their fourth day of deliberations Tuesday in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners.
Three teenagers were shot near Lawrence High School as students were dismissed on Monday afternoon.
Candidates in several closely watched races are making their final pitches to voters as hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast.
Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial will begin their fourth day of deliberations Tuesday in Massachusetts.
Three teenagers were shot near Lawrence High School as students were dismissed on Monday afternoon.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A beach on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts is closed to swimming after a woman suffered a potential shark bite on Monday afternoon.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners.
The New England Patriots are bringing back their fan-favorite "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms again this year, wearing them twice during home games at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story were both added back to the roster Sunday ahead of the team's series finale against the rival New York Yankees.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.