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Weighing Up Diet Drugs

May 14, 2024
David Aaronovitch and Dr Ellie discuss the potential benefits of obesity jabs in reducing heart attack risks. They also talk about the new Co-op Live arena and its impact on the music industry. The podcast explores the journey of semaglutide from a diabetes drug to a weight loss wonder, highlighting regulatory challenges and the need for further research.
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  • Semaglutide could reduce risk of heart attacks/strokes even without weight loss, revolutionizing its use.
  • Semaglutide challenges weight loss norms, reshaping views on obesity and societal attitudes towards health.

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Semaglutide: Potential Benefits Beyond Diabetes and Weight Loss

Researchers, including those at University College London, presented a study highlighting the potential cardiovascular benefits of Semaglutide, a drug developed by Novo Nordisk. The study showed that even if individuals taking Semaglutide didn't lose weight, their risk of heart attacks or strokes decreased by 20% compared to those not taking the drug. This finding could revolutionize how this drug is viewed, potentially impacting cardiovascular health on a broader scale and reducing the burden on health services globally.

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