The Unexplored Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs on the Brain
The Unexplored Effects of Weight-Loss Drugs on the Brain
Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are used to treat obesity and diabetes. Now, researchers found that these drugs also affect rodent brains in other ways.
Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are used to treat obesity and diabetes. Now, researchers found that these drugs also affect rodent brains in other ways.
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