VIDEO - Ozempic’s Other Unexpected Side Effect Is All in Your Head

Daniela Hernandez

Episode 44 June 27, 2023

Diabetes drugs like Ozempic not only help with weight loss but show promise as an alternative treatment for addiction

Diabetes drugs could become an effective way to treat behavioral issues and addiction. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez breaks down the science on how they work and how they could change psychiatry forever. Photo illustration: Elizabeth Smelov

Daniela Hernandez extends her health and science reporting to cover a variety of relevant subjects from Covid-19 to climate change.

Up Next in Daniela Hernandez

• S1 E43

  The Brain Science of Aggression and Why Lashing Out Can Feel Good

  Nearly one in four people surveyed in Gallup's latest Global Emotions Report said they’d recently felt anger. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains the neuroscience behind rage, the roles it plays in our lives and how we can keep it in check. Photo composite: David Fang

• E42

  The Science Behind Sound Therapy

  Ads for sound therapy, or sound baths, say these musical sessions provide mental health benefits. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez breaks down the benefits and the science. Photo: Elizabeth Smelov

• E41

  Metformin and Autophagy: The Cellular Recycling Process Behind Aging

  Metformin may have anti-aging properties because of a cellular recycling process called autophagy. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains what autophagy is and why boosting this process might slow aging. Illustration: Elizabeth Smelov