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Weight loss drug Ozempic linked to lower depression and anxiety risk

By InsideWellness Editorial · May 4, 2026

Originally published by ScienceDaily Mind & Brain.

GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide—best known for treating diabetes and driving weight loss under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy—may also deliver a surprising mental health boost. In a massive study tracking nearly 100,000 people over more than a decade, researchers found that these medications were linked to significant

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