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Taking Ozempic for weight loss? You might find other benefits, too - and a few risks

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A new study is the first to map out all the potential benefits and risks associated with GLP-1s .

The drugs are associated with a lower risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular problems.

People who took the medicines also had fewer seizures and addictions to alcohol, cannabis and opioids.

On the flip side, the drugs are also associated with an increased risk of several negative health outcomes.