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Aug. 26, 2023
CBS Evening News: Study Shows Wegovy May Reduce Risk of Heart Failure
The study shows that the diabetes and weight loss drug semaglutide significantly reduced symptoms and improved quality of life in people with obesity and the most common form of heart failure in a clinical trial.
Aug. 26, 2023
Good Morning America: New Study Highlights Benefits to Weight Loss Drugs
Semaglutide, the active ingredient on weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, shows evidence that the drug may also help reduce the risks of heart disease.
Aug. 25, 2023
MEDIA COVERAGE: Obesity Medication Proves Effective in Treating Patients with Heart Failure
STEP-HFpEF trial findings were presented during the opening late breaking clinical trial session at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Aug. 25, 2023
U.S. News & World Report: Wegovy May Be Valuable New Option for Heart Failure Patients
Weight-loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) and its diabetes-focused cousin, Ozempic, have already upended the treatment of both obesity and diabetes, with sales of both drugs skyrocketing.
Aug. 25, 2023
CNN: Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Produces ‘Largest Benefit Ever Seen’ for Patients with Most Common Form of Heart Failure, Trial Finds
The diabetes and weight loss drug semaglutide significantly reduced symptoms and improved quality of life in people with obesity and the most common form of heart failure in a clinical trial.
Aug. 25, 2023
Wall Street Journal: Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Also Works Against Heart Failure
Medicine eased symptoms of a condition that can cause fatigue and shortness of breath.
Aug. 25, 2023
FOX4: FAME: Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Ideas for Kids and Adults
Grace Hoffman, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares healthy lunch options for kids and adults as school kicks off with the FOX4 morning show.
Aug. 22, 2023
Kansas City Star: Parents Worry as Youth Sports Play on During Extreme KC Heat Wave
The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Kayla Donnawell about the signs of heat-related illness and what parents can do for their children in excessive heat.
Aug. 21, 2023
KSHB: Heat Illness at Forefront of Parents', Coaches' Minds as Practices Start
KSHB talked to an athletic trainer at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists about the warning signs of heat-related illness.