GLP-1, WHO recommendations and World Health Organization
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Ideal weight loss is a never-ending wish for everyone's dreams, but it gets way too slow if done in a healthy way.People around the globe are experimenting with quick ways to shed off their
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has updated and aligned safety warnings for people using GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists. For those not in the know, these are medications like Ozempic, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Australia's medicines regulator issues a safety warning over the potential risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours when taking Ozempic-style drugs.
Recommending their long-term use, WHO also said people should undergo intensive behavioural therapy as part of a multi-pronged approach to treating obesity
WHO’s new guidance supports Ozempic-class GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, but only alongside behavioural therapy and long-term care, stressing safety concerns, high costs, and the urgent need for equitable global access.
New research suggests that drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might trigger more than just a slimmer waistline. Many users have reported digestive issues while taking the medications, including nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea, along with headaches, fatigue and changes to the skin.
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The amendments introduced in Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2), would reflect the government’s commitment to implementing a refocused health care system that recognizes the province’s evolving needs, empowers health care professionals, and supports improved health outcomes for Albertans.