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

GLP-1s appear to protect against cancer. Researchers are trying to figure out how
NPR News Tuesday 09 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Yuki Noguchi 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Michael Siluk)

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.

(Image credit: Michael Siluk)

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