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STAT+: Researchers behind GLP-1 obesity drugs advance new approach: Drop GLP-1 as a target

Scientists are raising a provocative hypothesis about GLP-1 drugs for obesity: Perhaps targeting the GLP-1 hormone isn't actually necessary to achieve effective weight loss.

By STAT News · Apr 16, 2026 · via STAT News
STAT+: Researchers behind GLP-1 obesity drugs advance new approach: Drop GLP-1 as a target

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