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Although they have benefits, there is another, more troubling story emerging about drugs like Ozempic. Evidence of side-effects is mounting. These are what they are.
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Although diabetes and obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can have myriad health benefits, there is mounting evidence about troubling side effects.

We’ve previously revealed people have been hitting weight-loss plateaus on these drugs, however this week we have a piece that has taken a look at some other problems that have been emerging.

They include users feeling so sick they can’t keep anything down and sagging skin, which happens for this reason.

Meanwhile, Sarah Booth has the latest on an exciting development that means people may be able to take a pill that works like Ozempic.

It could even be more effective than current semaglutide injections.

And there’s so much conflicting advice everywhere you look on which cooking oils are best for us.

We have this expert guide which breaks down what you should know about seed, olive and coconut oils, along with how much butter we should really be eating.

Ashleigh Gleeson
National Health Editor
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