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

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/ozempic-and-similar-drugs-could-help-ward-off-dementia-study-suggests/
- Published: 2025-04-09T09:30:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

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. […] Click here to view original web page at www.gizmodo.com