HEALTHJun 20 · 08:00 UTCCBC NEWS

Should everyone be on GLP-1s? What the science really tells us about cancer prevention and other benefits

GLP-1 drugs are being studied for expanded health benefits beyond diabetes and weight loss, including cancer prevention and addiction treatment. However, scientific understanding of their full potential remains incomplete.

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