Wegovy and Mounjaro

Wegovy and Mounjaro users issued alert as doctor says 'may not work properly'

Wegovy and Mounjaro users issued alert as doctor says 'may not work properly' Users must follow these rules to avoid wasting money or damaging their health People taking weight-loss jabs have been reminded of a crucial rule that could save them up to £300 this summer. Medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro must be stored in the proper conditions to preserve their active ingredients and maintain effectiveness.

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Weight loss jabs 'should be probed as cancer prevention agents' after US study

Weight loss jabs 'should be probed as cancer prevention agents' after US study Scientists say a new study into weight loss drugs like Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempiccan suggest the impact of GLP-1 medicines "may reach further and transform how we think about cancer prevention" Weight loss jabs should be probed as potential "cancer prevention agents", experts say. A study has shown weight loss injections used to tackle obesity and type 2 diabetes - including Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempiccan - may...

Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs linked to 30% lower breast cancer risk

Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs linked to 30% lower breast cancer risk Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may have an unexpected bonus: a significantly lower risk of breast cancer. - Date: - June 6, 2026 - Source: - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Summary: - A large study found that women taking GLP-1 drugs, the medication class behind Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, were about 30% less likely to develop breast cancer.

Surging use of fat jabs 'wipes £780million off grocery bills'

Surging use of fat jabs 'wipes £780million off grocery bills' The big uptake of weight loss medication is having a "significant" impact on households' grocery spending habits, report says Fat jabs have cost the food industry £780million a year in lost sales, a report has found. The popularity of GLP-1 medication such as Wegovy and Mounjaro has changed the nation’s shopping habits, it says. The research by Worldpanel by Numerator, which draws on responses from more than 11,500 households,...

Muscle growth drug ‘could reduce loss of lean tissue’ when using slimming jabs

Trial suggests monoclonal antibody can help retain lean body mass when losing weight with GLP-1 medicinesA drug that promotes muscle growth could significantly reduce the loss of lean body mass when using slimming jabs, research suggests. While GLP-1 based jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have proved highly effective at helping people who are overweight or obese, experts have warned it is not only fat that is lost. Studies suggest 25-40% of total weight loss is down to a reduction in lean...

Hundreds of soldiers put on weight loss jabs as jaw-dropping number are obese

Hundreds of soldiers put on weight loss jabs as jaw-dropping number are obese Official figures show the Body Mass Index - of military personnel records more than 11,000 soldiers, 4,300 sailors and 3,900 aircrew as being obese Weight loss jabs are being prescribed to soldiers who have gone over the top with their diets. They were among 240 military personnel last year who were placed on the Mounjaro and Wegovy jabs to help them shift their excess fat. The numbers on the specialist injections...

Muscle growth drug ‘could reduce loss of lean tissue’ when using slimming jabs

Trial suggests monoclonal antibody can help retain lean body mass when losing weight with GLP-1 medicinesA drug that promotes muscle growth could significantly reduce the loss of lean body mass when using slimming jabs, research suggests. While GLP-1 based jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have proved highly effective at helping people who are overweight or obese, experts have warned it is not only fat that is lost. Studies suggest 25-40% of total weight loss is down to a reduction in lean...

GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic, may have a beneficial effect across many types of cancer

GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic, may have a beneficial effect across many types of cancer More than two dozen studies suggest the treatments are linked to lower cancer risk, reduced metastasis and improved survival, though researchers say trials are needed to confirm any anti-cancer benefit. A growing body of evidence suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs, widely used for weight loss and diabetes, can provide protection against many types of cancer. More than two dozen studies presented over the...

Life-changing medicine or beauty hack? How Ozempic came to be seen as both, and why that's risky

Life-changing medicine or beauty hack? How Ozempic came to be seen as both, and why that's risky The same drug that is helping patients manage diabetes and reduce their risk of serious complications from chronic conditions is also being discussed as a beauty hack by people hoping to lose a few kilograms. Experts say more education and awareness are needed.