Biohacker influencers are claiming GLP-1 weight loss drugs extend lifespan. One mice experiment suggests there may be some truth to the claim

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   Biohacker influencers are claiming GLP-1 weight loss drugs extend lifespan. One mice experiment suggests there may be some truth to the claim

   F ew drugs have been as disruptive to the field of medicine as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) mimics. Based on a naturally occurring human peptide, synthetic analogs of GLP-1—including blockbuster drug semaglutide or Ozempic—have not only changed the way diabetes and weight loss are managed but…

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