Weight-loss injections such as Ozempic and Wegovy are helping millions lose weight quickly. But could rapid weight loss affect bone strength and increase gout risk?

A new study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting suggests that weight-loss drugs may increase the risk of fractures and gout. Here is what you should ...

GLP-1 drugs — including Ozempic and Wegovy — may be tied to a slightly higher risk of osteoporosis and gout, according to research presented Monday at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Urate-lowering treatment reduced the 5-year risk for major adverse cardiovascular events for patients with gout.

Colchicine use was linked to a 12% reduction in the risk for total joint arthroplasty among patients with gout. Colchicine use is associated with a modest reduction in the long-term risk for total ...

Pfizer said its experimental obesity drug, which it acquired through Metsera, drove solid weight loss when taken once a month in a mid-stage trial. The data offer early evidence that the injection can ...

Medications taken to treat gout can help people with that condition reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. That’s the conclusion of a new research analysis recently published in JAMA Internal ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a regular blood donor. In the 7-10 days before a donation, I take iron supplements to ensure that my hemoglobin count is sufficient enough to give blood. However, I now think that ...

A groundbreaking new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that medicines used to treat gout can also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout. The new ...

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that medicines used to treat gout can also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout. The new research, ...

A new study finds that TikTok videos about gout frequently spread confusing or inaccurate advice. Most clips focus on diet changes and supplements, while barely mentioning the long-term treatments ...

Electronic fuel injection revolutionized the auto industry in the 1980s. It came to replace the carburetor in the task of sending fuel to the engine's cylinders but it does much more: it controls ...