Ozempic: could weight loss jab be a ‘game changer’ for heart disease?
Injections of a weight loss drug could be a 'game changer' for cardiovascular patients by cutting the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
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A study led by researchers at University College London found that participants who took the drug - sold under brand names including Ozempic and Wegovy - had a 20% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, regardless of how much weight they lost.
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A study led by researchers at University College London found that participants who took the drug - sold under brand names including Ozempic and Wegovy - had a 20% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, regardless of how much weight they lost.
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