1 Beyond diabetes and obesity Cardiovascular disease In March 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Wegovy (semaglutide) for adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and either obesity and overweight to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke
If your doctor has mentioned elevated liver enzymes on a blood test or fatty liver on an ultrasound, this section is particularly relevant
The high-mobility group box-1 (HMGB1) protein is a pro-inflammatory nuclear protein that is passively released and targets Toll-like receptors (TLR) to alert the immune system of dying cells (Lotze and Tracey 2005
Many studies also confirm a strong link between increased levels of mercury in the tissues with a higher risk for Alzheimer's and dementia
Specifically, beginning July 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is making select GLP-1 medications, including Wegovy, available to eligible Medicare beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay through this new demonstration program