Weight-loss drug could help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by a fifth when given to overweight and obese people, study suggests
The drug’s manufacturer released a study showing how the drug, named Wegovy, can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular issues.
In the subsequent five years, it found that those given Wegovy were much less likely to suffer from heart issues than those who received standard treatment. "Therefore, we are very excited about the results from the trial showing that semaglutide 2.4mg reduces the risk of cardiovascular events.”Read more:Read more:Professor Stephen O'Rahilly, director of the MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit at the University of Cambridge also said the results "have been long awaited and do not disappoint".
The study results come after experts suggested people on weight loss jabs should be prepared to take them for life.
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