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Ozempic delivers major weight loss in adults over 65, study finds

By InsideWellness Editorial · May 11, 2026

Originally published by ScienceDaily Health & Medicine.

A major new analysis suggests semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) works remarkably well in adults over 65, helping many lose substantial amounts of weight while improving heart and metabolic health. Participants taking the drug lost over 15% of their body weight on average — far more than those receiving placebo treatment. M

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