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GLP-1 drugs significantly extend lifespan in female mice when given late in life 👀 Semaglutide (Ozempic) also improved physiological function, suggesting it might mimic the effects of caloric restriction. https://t.co/ZSui5qjODd #GLP1 #Semaglutide #LifespanResearch #Therearenospecificcountrycodesrelevanttothistweet.

In Italy, the high cost of medications for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes, such as Ozempic and tirzepatide, is burdening both the National Health Service and citizens, with an increase in private spending and the impossibility of reimbursing them for all those who would need them. (translated)

Ozempic is being used in Spain as a treatment for alcohol addiction, helping patients moderate their consumption, such as in the case of Fernando, who after suffering a serious accident due to his excessive drinking, now feels able to control his drinking thanks to weekly injections of the medication. (translated)

Poslední dobou čtu, jak je na GLP-1 agonistech (ozempic a spol) vlastně děsný, že když je vysadíte, tak zas přiberete - pokud neupravíte životní styl. Nezlobte se na mě, ale...vy očekáváte, že si vezmete ibalgin nebo antihypertenziva, a ty budou fungovat odteď dovždycky? #zdraví #životospráva #léky

Serena Williams made her return to the tennis courts at 44 years old, and her comeback is accompanied by a strong marketing campaign focused on modern weight loss drugs, which has provoked a number of critical responses regarding her motivations and ethics in the sports environment. (translated)

The procedure of online sales of counterfeit Ozempic, involving the offering of the active substance of the drug as products "intended for research purposes only," raises concerns among Polish officials, who point to the exploitation of loopholes in the legal system and the growing scale of this phenomenon. (translated)

A new product, psyllium, is being presented as a natural Ozempic for weight loss, generating excitement on social media due to its affordable price and its limited effectiveness in stimulating satiety while improving blood parameters, but it cannot compete with the fast and powerful results offered by medications like Ozempic. (translated)

The reimbursement for diabetes medications, particularly those based on GLP-1 like Ozempic and Mounjaro, is experiencing a significant increase due to their rising use for weight loss, according to recent data from the National Institute for Health Insurance and Disability. (translated)

In his column, Thomas Hogeling investigates the rise of unauthorized advertising for the diabetes drug Ozempic and the challenges journalists face when reporting on a product that is sometimes also prescribed as a weight loss medication, even though this is not allowed under Dutch law. (translated)

The American biotechnology company Enveda has announced promising advancements in the development of ENV-308, a pill that reduces appetite, preserves muscle mass, and mimics some benefits of exercise, although experts warn that it cannot completely replace the effects of physical exercise. (translated)