Tag: Mounjaro
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Brain recordings reveal short-lived effects of tirzepatide on food cravings
New clues on how tirzepatide affects cravings Researchers are shedding light on how tirzepatide, a drug sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound for obesity and related conditions, influences the brain’s response to food. In a rare look at brain activity during treatment, scientists observed transient shifts in the neural circuits that underlie appetite and reward. The…
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Brain Recordings Show Short-Lived Impact of Tirzepatide on Food Cravings
New insights into tirzepatide’s neural effects In a rare peek inside the brains of people with obesity and loss of control eating, researchers used brain recordings to study how tirzepatide—a drug sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound—affects cravings. The findings, though preliminary, suggest that the medication can acutely suppress activity in brain regions tied to reward…
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Trump Admin Secures Deals to Lower GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Prices for Medicare and Private Patients
Overview: Aiming to curb rising costs for GLP-1 medications The Trump administration announced a landmark set of deals on Thursday with the pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. The agreements are designed to reduce the out-of-pocket and list prices of GLP-1 drugs—medications increasingly prescribed for weight management and diabetes—especially for Medicare beneficiaries and other…
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TikTok Trend to Health Trap: The Dark Side of Ozempic and Mounjaro for Weight Loss
From Diabetes Therapy to Weight-Loss Trend What began as diabetes therapy has quickly become a cultural phenomenon in the realm of weight loss. Medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy—designed to improve blood sugar control—are now trending as quick fixes for shedding pounds. But doctors warn that this trend may be more illusion than lasting…
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TikTok Weight-Loss Trend: The Health Risks Behind Ozempic and Mounjaro
The TikTok Weight-Loss Trend Meets Real-World Health Risks In recent years, the craze for rapid weight loss has shifted from gym routines to injections. Drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy, originally developed to treat diabetes, have surged in popularity for shedding pounds. Medical experts warn that this trend, amplified by viral TikTok videos and celebrity…
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TikTok Trend to Health Trap: Doctors Warn on Ozempic and Mounjaro for Weight Loss
Introduction: A Trend That Outpaced Science The rise of weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro has swept social media, turning diabetes drugs into a fashionable quick fix. Doctors caution that what looks like an easy solution can carry real health risks, and that lasting weight loss rarely comes from injections alone. From Diabetes Therapy to…
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Mother’s Mounjaro weight-loss tale ends in gallbladder surgery but no regrets
Rising hopes and a difficult turn Emma McDonald, a 38-year-old British mother, turned to Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in mid-2024 after years of struggling to lose weight following pregnancy. Like many women, she battled polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and significant weight gain that began after giving birth. Emma recalls feeling she had exhausted other options: “Mounjaro was…
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British Mother’s Mounjaro Journey: A Glimmer of Weight Loss Amid Gallbladder Nightmares
Introduction: A Weight-Loss Tale Intersected by Serious Medical Complications Emma McDonald, a 38-year-old British mother, sought a path to sustainable weight loss after pregnancy-related weight gain. Turning to Mounjaro, a GLP-1 receptor agonist known for its appetite-suppressing effects, she hoped to regain control of her health and PCOS symptoms. What began as a life-changing weight-loss…
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British Mother’s Mounjaro Fight: From Rapid Weight Loss to Gallbladder Surgery
Overview: A Weight-Loss Journey Takes a Serious Turn A British mother’s attempt to reclaim her health using the diabetes and weight-loss drug Mounjaro has been marked by dramatic results and a frightening medical complication. Emma McDonald, 38, credits the GLP-1 receptor agonist with helping her shed pounds she felt were out of reach after pregnancy,…
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Weight-loss injections: Real people, real journeys with Ozempic, Mounjaro and friends
Rising hope, rising costs: weight-loss injections in real lives Across Europe and beyond, prescription weight-loss medications have moved from clinical trials to everyday use. The stories of several adults—from small-business owners to healthcare workers and parents—highlight a common thread: these drugs can dramatically alter health, mindset, and daily routines, but they come with costs, side…