GLP-1s appear to protect against cancer. Researchers are trying to figure out how

Published June 9, 2026 · Category: News

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GLP-1 medications are sold under several different brand names and treat diabetes, obesity and sleep apnea. The drugs

Recent studies suggest GLP-1s, the weight loss and diabetes drugs, may both prevent cancer and slow its progression. While weight loss is known to curb cancer risks, GLP-1s may act on other brain and metabolic pathways to prevent cancer.

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Originally published at www.npr.org.

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