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Research shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk

Research shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk

Summary

Research shows that some weight-loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, might also help lower the risk of certain types of cancer. These drugs, known as GLP-1s, are used by many adults in the United States.

Key Facts

  • Ozempic and Wegovy are weight-loss drugs that belong to a group called GLP-1s.
  • GLP-1 drugs are currently taken by about one in every eight adults in the U.S.
  • New studies suggest these drugs may help prevent or treat some cancers.
  • The discovery of this benefit is recent and still being studied.
  • Scientists are exploring how these drugs could affect cancer risk.
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