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GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medication and Aging

Updated 2026-09-02 17:10 UTC 1 source Positive

A new study suggests that the GLP-1 weight-loss medication semaglutide could extend lifespan in mice, raising hopes for potential anti-aging benefits in humans.

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Scientific American

GLP-1 weight-loss medication could slow aging and extend lifespan

Giving old mice semaglutide—commonly sold as Wegovy or Ozempic—extends their lifespan remarkably, a new study finds

2026-09-02 15:00 UTC

Scientific American

The risk of high blood pressure in pregnancy is rising—and the damage can be life-changing

A recent CDC analysis says that, between 2016 and 2024, the rate of high blood pressure among pregnant women rose by 73 percent

2026-09-02 15:00 UTC