Ozempic’s health benefits keep growing, but are the risks worth it?

Ozempic used to help cure arthritis pain: Report

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss his take on Ozempic being used to cure arthritis pain and why some doctors are warning some medications can affect heat sensitivity.

One in eight adults in the U.S. has taken Ozempic or another type of GLP-1 drug, surveys show. (iStock)

Novo Nordisk is the maker of Ozempic, which is approved for type 2 diabetes treatment and reduced risk of cardiovascular events. (Getty Images)

Decreased obesity has long been linked with less inflammation in every body system, an expert pointed out. (iStock)

The risk of gastrointestinal problems — including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and a rarer paralysis of the stomach — were widely known before this new study. (iStock)

The new study revealed that GLP-1 drugs could negatively affect the pancreas and kidneys. (iStock)

Wegovy, also made by Novo Nordisk, is FDA-approved for weight management and reduced risk of cardiovascular events. (Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

"Patient safety is of utmost importance," said Novo Nordisk in a statement to Fox News Digital. (iStock)