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The science behind GLP-1s

On Point by WBUR

Jul 6, 202600:35:03News & Politics

Roughly one in eight Americans say they are taking a GLP-1 drug -- and not just for weight loss. Studies show it can help heart disease, sleep apnea, addiction and even brain health. We speak with one of the lead scienti...

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The science behind GLP-1s is an episode from On Point by WBUR. Roughly one in eight Americans say they are taking a GLP-1 drug -- and not just for weight loss. Studies show it can help heart disease, sleep apnea, addiction and even brain he...

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Published Jul 6, 2026, 00:35:03 long, audio available.