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New study reveals weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may significantly reduce the risk of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Researchers found that semaglutide, the main ingredient in these drugs, cut the risk of worsening depression by 44% and anxiety by 38%. The study, published in a top medical journal, suggests that these drugs could be beneficial for people dealing with obesity, diabetes, and mood problems simultaneously. Possible reasons include weight loss boosting self-image or changes in the brains reward system. Another drug, liraglutide, also showed similar benefits for depression. However, a separate Danish study found no extra preterm birth risk for weight loss users, but a higher chance when taken for diabetes, suggesting the condition itself as the likely cause.

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