Ozempic and Wegovy may raise hair loss risk in some men - Science Daily

A large study led by Rutgers researchers has identified a possible vision risk associated with widely used diabetes and weight loss medications, including Ozempic and Wegovy. The findings suggest that people taking these drugs may face a slightly higher risk of developing a rare eye condition that can cause sudden and potentially permanent vision loss. The condition, known as ischemic optic neuropathy, occurs when blood flow to the optic nerve is reduced. Because the optic nerve carries visual information from the eye to the brain, damage to it can lead to significant vision problems.

Pull up a stool and savour a cool glass of science as some of The University of Western Australia’s brightest minds hit CBD bars for a series of free public talks on Tuesday 27 October. The annual Raising the Bar event transforms five Perth bars into spaces for big ideas and great chats as 10 top researchers share how they are tackling global, national and regional issues to make the world a better place.