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Genetic Factors Influence Effectiveness of Weight-Loss Drugs, Study Finds
New research indicates that individuals with specific variations in genes linked to appetite and digestion may experience greater weight loss when using drugs designed to treat obesity, with DNA helping to determine treatment success.
8 Apr, 15:00 — 8 Apr, 15:07
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New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
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DNA Helps Determine Weight-Loss Drug Success, Study Finds - Bloomberg.com
DNA Helps Determine Weight-Loss Drug Success, Study Finds Bloomberg.com
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