Ozempic, Wegovy, Monjouro, Zepbound – chances are you probably know someone who’s using one of these injectable weight-loss drugs. A recent large-scale study sponsored by the makers of Wegovy found the drug not only helped with weight loss, but also cut the risk of heart attack, cardiac-related death, and stroke.
During this American Heart Month, we’re asking, “Are these drugs good for your heart?” We talk with Dr. George Sokos, interim chair of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute Department of Cardiology, to find out the answer to that question and more.
Up Next in Season 1
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Ep. 2 - Pediatric Urology
Does your child struggle with bedwetting? How do you know if your baby has a urinary tract infection?
We're talking all things pediatric urology on the latest Live Healthy West Virginia podcast, brought to you by WVU Medicine. Dr. Ahmed Ali, of the nationally ranked pediatric urology program at ...
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Ep. 1 - Total Ankle Replacement
You’ve heard of knee and hip replacement surgery, but did you know total ankle replacement surgery is an option?
Find out more on the Live Healthy West Virginia podcast brought to you by WVU Medicine. Dr. Naji Madi, WVU Medicine foot and ankle surgeon, explains how this surgery helps people with...
