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The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs on Sex Drive

Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs reduce the appetite in more ways than one. We examine the impact of GLP-1 drugs on sex drive.

Testing GLP-1 Drugs for Substance Use Disorders

Limited human trials of GLP-1 drugs for substance use disorders indicate they might not work well for non-obese individuals.

Does Ozempic Cause Weight Loss By Making People Sick?

We examine anecdotal reports and scientific evidence concerning gastrointestinal discomfort as a result of taking GLP-1 drugs.

Why Isn’t Big Pharma Investing in GLP-1 Trials for Substance Use Disorders?

There’s a noticeable lack of pharmaceutical company trials of GLP-1 drugs as treatments for substance use disorders.

Does Ozempic Cause Weight Loss by Impacting the Brain or the Gut?

A study from The Netherlands examines the impacts of GLP-1 agonists on the central nervous system using fMRI.

Is Ozempic the Gateway Drug for CBT?

Two recent studies show nearly twice the weight loss for patients who undergo group CBT in addition to taking liraglutide, a GLP-1 agonist.