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Excellent news. Thanks again science! 🔬😊 Weight loss jab 'could reduce heart attack risk', BBC https://lnkd.in/dCHa-Mb3 #preventative #health #obesity By preventing harm before it happens this improves lives, reduces demand for overstretched health services and saves money. Win, win, win! "the drug makes people feel fuller and more satisfied, so they eat less" "An injection designed to tackle obesity could reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people regardless of the amount of weight they lose while on the drug, according to a new study. Researchers looked at the effects of semaglutide - which is a prescription drug that supresses appetite and is sold under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus. They said the anti-obesity jabs could also benefit the cardiovascular health of millions of adults. Prof John Deanfield CBE, who led the team of researchers, said the generic drug could have a positive impact on blood sugar, blood pressure or inflammation, as well as direct effects on the heart muscle and vessels." UCL "After 20 weeks of being on semaglutide, 62% of patients had lost more than 5% of their bodyweight compared with 10% in a placebo group. However, the risk reduction of heart attacks, stroke or heart failure was similar in patients who lost more than 5% of their bodyweight and in those who lost less than 5%, or gained weight." "second [study], led by Prof Donna Ryan, of Pennington Biomedical Research Center in New Orleans, looked at the long-term effect of semaglutide on weight." "experts have previously warned it is not a quick fix or a replacement for eating well and exercising, and should only be offered under medical supervision." Thomas Mackintosh