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Study Examines Limited Heart Health Benefits of Weight Loss Drugs in First Year
A BMJ study suggests that weight loss drugs offer limited heart health benefits in their first year of use, prompting experts to caution that it is too soon for a final verdict. The research also decodes the strengths and weaknesses of 19 GLP-1 drugs regarding weight loss, muscle mass, and heart risk.
9 Jul, 08:24 — 9 Jul, 09:02
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indian-expressMostly Factual53d ago
BMJ study says weight loss drugs have limited heart health benefits in 1st year: Expert says too soon for a final verdict
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Weight loss, muscle mass, heart risk: Study decodes strengths & weaknesses of 19 GLP-1 drugs
Tirzepatide burns most fat and muscle; semaglutide cuts death, heart attack and kidney risk, and jury is out on whether they improve quality of life
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First report: hindustan-times · 9 Jul, 08:24|Full coverage: 2 · 37m|Window: 37m
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