Ozempic and Similar Drugs Could Help Ward Off Dementia, Study Suggests

Photo credit: stefamerpik via FreePik. Article by Ed Cara. Gizmodo – April 8, 2025. Research article: JAMA Neurology.

The case for Ozempic as a dementia buster is building. Research published this week has found that GLP-1 drugs are associated with a lower risk of dementia in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers in Ireland led the study, a review of the existing evidence. Compared to controls (like other forms of medication or a placebo), people on GLP-1 therapy were significantly less likely to be diagnosed with dementia, the researchers found. […]

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