US EditionWeight Loss Drugs May Lower Risk of Dementia, Stroke: Study
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 15 – Research shows adults with type 2 diabetes using semaglutide or tirzepatide had a 37% lower dementia risk and 19% reduced stroke risk over seven years, suggesting neuroprotective benefits.
- A new study suggests that medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro may help protect against dementia and stroke.
- During a seven-year follow-up, users of GLP agonist drugs had a 37% lower risk of dementia and a 19% reduced risk of stroke.
- Researchers noted potential neuroprotective benefits of semaglutide and tirzepatide.
- Type 2 diabetes patients taking semaglutide showed a significantly lower risk of dementia than those on other diabetic medications.
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July 17, 2025 – Health – Agencies. An important study has revealed that the combination of tirzepatide weight loss medication with hormonal therapy for menopause produces a significantly greater reduction in body fat in postmenopausal women. Participants who used both therapies achieved an average weight loss of 17%, compared to 14% in those who only used tirzepatide. In addition, they were more than twice as likely to lose 20% or more of their …
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