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A Link Between some Weight Loss Drugs and Potentially Blinding Eye Disease

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For Monday, June 16, WGN’s Ben Bradley and Lourdes Duarte have the latest on new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Study: GLP-1 drugs increase risk for age-related macular degeneration New research suggests a link between some weight loss drugs and potentially blinding eye diseases.  That risk is especially high for older adults.  A recent study found that older adults with diabetes taking any GLP-1 drug dou…

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Gustavo AlonsoSemaglutide, the active substance in the Wegovy and Ozempic medicines, was originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes; however, its effects on weight loss have made it a medical tool for dealing with overweight and obesity cases. In Mexico, where more than 75% of the adult population lives with any of these conditions, the arrival of Wegovy marks a new chapter in the available treatments. The drug is already supported by clinica…

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GeneOnline News broke the news in on Monday, June 16, 2025.
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