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Can New Drugs Help Millions of Americans with Obesity?
['Olivia Farrar']
Harvard Magazine
Beyond Diabetes and Obesity: GLP-1’s Role in the BrainNew research is beginning to illuminate a surprising connection between GLP-1 agonists and brain health.
By modulating dopamine release in the brain’s reward system, GLP-1 drugs could help regulate cravings, reducing compulsive behaviors such as overeating and even excessive drinking.
Although the enthusiasm around GLP-1 drugs continues to build, so do concerns about their accessibility.
Efforts to address this gap include the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, which aims to expand Medicare’s coverage of FDA-approved obesity medications.
How GLP-1 Drugs Could Transform the Food and Restaurant IndustriesThe potential reach of GLP-1 drugs extends beyond the doctor’s office, touching industries like food and dining.
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