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New study shows liraglutide reduces BMI in children aged 6-12
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New study shows liraglutide reduces BMI in children aged 6-12

A recent trial, published in The New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Obesity (EASD), demonstrated that liraglutide effectively lowered body mass index (BMI) in children, but the occurrence of side effects indicates a need for further research.

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New research suggests diabetes drug could slow ageing
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New research suggests diabetes drug could slow ageing

Semaglutide, a drug commonly prescribed under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy for treating Type 2 diabetes and obesity, may also have the potential to slow down the ageing process, according to new research.

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Novo Nordisk older obesity drug shows potential against Alzheimer's in small trial
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Novo Nordisk older obesity drug shows potential against Alzheimer's in small trial

A recent clinical trial has shown that an older obesity drug from Novo Nordisk, known for its weight loss benefits, may have a positive effect on brain health in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease. The trial, which involved just 204 patients in Britain, provides an early indication of how GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs might work on challenging brain disorders.

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