Weight-loss drug Wegovy linked to 39% reduction in obesity-related cancer risk, per recent studies.

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy (GLP-1 drugs) may help prevent obesity-related cancers, according to recent studies. These drugs may provide more protection against cancer for diabetic patients than insulin treatments and can reduce obesity-related cancer risk by 39%, even when patients do not lose a significant amount of weight. GLP-1 drugs may act on multiple body mechanisms to reduce vulnerabilities to cancer, such as better glycemic control and anti-inflammatory effects.

August 12, 2024
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