Weight loss drug Ozempic cuts depression, anxiety, and addiction risk

GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus), commonly prescribed for diabetes and obesity may also be linked to better mental health outcomes, according to new research. The study found that people using these drugs had fewer psychiatric hospital visits and took less time off work due to mental health issues. The large-scale analysis was conducted by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and Griffith Unive...