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September 04, 2026 at 03:16 PM
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Can Slow Aging and Extend Life Span, Mouse Study Suggests
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A mouse study suggests that the active ingredient in GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may slow aging and extend the lifespan of older female mice by 12%.
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