Losing weight can support better heart health, but now doctors are warning of their possible impacts on your heart. Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss medications can help your heart stay healthy by reducing your risk of heart disease caused by obesity,

Now, one type of weight-loss medication is proving helpful with another health issue. In a study published Feb. 12 in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers report that semaglutide, better known as Ozempic or Wegovy, helped people with alcohol addiction reduce their craving and drink less.