obesity
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This difference suggests the drug's weight loss effects may be most relevant for obesity, while its cardiovascular benefits, such as lowering cholesterol buildup in arteries, could extend to people who are not overweight.
From Science Daily
James Hewes, a Bristol consultant surgeon who also specialises in obesity and bariatric surgery, acknowledged that weight loss injections had "transformed the way that we manage people living with obesity".
From BBC
A US researcher echoed these concerns in a linked editorial, writing that "The study findings cast doubt on the notion that GLP-1 receptor agonists are a perfect cure for obesity."
From Science Daily
The projections show a striking increase in the prevalence of obesity over the past few decades in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
Called AlphaGenome, the model could help scientists discover why subtle differences in our DNA put us at risk of conditions such as high blood pressure, dementia and obesity.
From BBC
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