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GLP-1 Medicines Promise More Than Weight Loss—But at What Cost?

by Bernice Lottering
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“GLP-1 therapies are not just weight-loss drugs—they are systemic treatments reshaping how we think about chronic disease,” Jens Juul Holst. Image: GeneOnline
A new class of medicines is reshaping how we think about obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease. GLP-1 receptor agonists, once confined to diabetes care, are now headline-makers for their striking weight-loss effects. But their impact goes deeper: trials suggest benefits for the heart, kidneys, and even cancer risk. With demand skyrocketing, questions remain about how … GLP-1 Medicines Promise More Than Weight Loss—But at What Cost? Read More » To access this post, you must purchase Individual Subscriber Yearly or Enterprise Subscriber.

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