HEALTHJun 24 · 15:06 UTCNEWS10 ALBANYChristina Arangio

Women's Health Wednesday: GLP-1 medication and heart health benefits

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, with risk increasing during menopause and weight gain. GLP-1 medications, used for weight loss, show additional heart health benefits according to new research.

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