Ozempic's New Heart Indication; Pesticides Shave Kids' IQ Points

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The FDA of Novo Nordisk's injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue semaglutide (Ozempic), which now carries an indication for major adverse cardiovascular event reduction in adults with type 2 diabetes based on results from SUSTAIN 6.

Chiasma announced the FDA accepted a resubmitted application of its adult acromegaly treatment .

Exposure to chemicals found in was tied to lower IQ scores in children. (ScienceDaily)

Women who reported having less sex tended to transition to . "The findings of our study suggest that if a woman is not having sex, and there is no chance of pregnancy, then the body 'chooses' not to invest in ovulation, as it would be pointless," lead author Megan Arnot, a PhD candidate at University College London, said in a statement. (Royal Society Open Science)

A Canadian study suggested that investing in improved pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing can help save nearly 30% in healthcare costs. (JAMA Network Open)

Around 20% of young adults in the U.K. had , driven by the obesity epidemic. "This age group remains a blind spot for clinicians, as they are typically considered a 'healthy' age group that are rarely studied," said lead author Kushala Abeysekera, MBBS, of the University of Bristol, in a statement. (Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology)

In related news, 9/11 World Trade Center responders had more than a threefold higher rate of . (Clinical Imaging)

Exonate and Janssen announced a partnership to develop an eye drop for .

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    Kristen Monaco is a senior staff writer, focusing on endocrinology, psychiatry, and nephrology news. Based out of the New York City office, she’s worked at the company since 2015.