Learning English from the News Weight loss drugs reduce cancer risk, study finds
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May 14, 2025 Weight loss drugs could cut cancer risk by 50%, offering potentially more effective alternatives to surgery. The discussion dives into how GLP-1 medications originally designed for diabetes can combat obesity-related cancers. The hosts explore the informal term 'jab' in relation to these drugs while sharing their personal experiences, making the topic more relatable. Additionally, they delve into the meaning of 'slimming down' in various contexts, blending health and business insights.
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Weight Loss Drugs Cut Cancer Risk
- Weight loss drugs might reduce cancer risk more than just weight loss itself.
- They provide an additional protective effect beyond losing weight.
Multiple Meanings of 'Jab'
- During the COVID pandemic, people commonly used "jab" to mean vaccination.
- "Jab" also means a quick poke or an insulting comment, e.g. "take a jab at someone."
Drugs Beat Surgery in Cancer Risk
- Weight loss injections reduced cancer risk better than weight loss surgery over 8 years.
- The drugs may reduce inflammation and help the immune system fight cancer cells.