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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks

Two boxes of Ozempic, placed on a pharmacy counter.

Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management.

The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Ozempic in 2021 for weight loss treatment ^[1] ushered in a new era for the class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists ^[2], or GLP-1.

Today, GLP-1 drugs, including Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, have become household...

PET probe images inflammation with high sensitivity and selectivity

Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to detect inflammation in the body using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. This innovative probe targets CD45, a marker abundantly expressed on all immune cells but absent from other cell types.

A way for smartwatches to detect depression risks

A international research team developed a digital biomarker for predicting symptoms of depression based on data collected by smartwatches.

Exposure to stress during early pregnancy affects offspring into adulthood

Maternal stress hormone levels during early pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the stress system of the offspring. The results of a long-term study on wild Assamese macaques in Thailand indicate that maternal stress in the first half of pregnancy is particularly relevant. Elevated stress hormones later during pregnancy or after birth did not have the same effects. The long-term study provides important insights into the influence of early life stages on the development of the stress system under natural environmental conditions.

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