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Are GLP-1 Drugs "the Greatest Medical Breakthrough of the 21st Century"?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Multifaceted Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs

This chapter explores the diverse benefits of GLP-1 medications, extending beyond weight loss and diabetes management. It highlights their potential in reducing risks of substance use disorders and neurocognitive issues while debating whether such effects are unique to GLP-1 or common in other drugs. The conversation reframes obesity as a chronic disease influenced by biological factors, challenging traditional views on personal control and willpower.

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