A new study is raising serious alarms about a popular weight-loss drug called semaglutide, found in medications like Wegovy and Ozempic. This study suggests that using semaglutide might make some people more likely to have suicidal thoughts. Here’s what you need to know:

What Did the Study Find?

Researchers looked at a huge database from the World Health Organization (WHO) that tracks side effects of various drugs. They compared reports of suicidal thoughts and behaviors linked to semaglutide with those linked to a similar drug, liraglutide (known as Victoza and Saxenda), and other medications used for diabetes and weight loss.

The results were startling: people taking semaglutide were 45% more likely to report suicidal thoughts compared to those on other drugs. On the other hand, liraglutide didn’t show any significant link to such issues.

How Many People Are Affected?

From the data, the study found 110 cases of suicidal thoughts linked to semaglutide and 160 cases...