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Marta Iraola Iribarren

Weight-loss drugs may lower the risk of depression, anxiety, and self-harm, study finds

Semaglutide, a common ingredient in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, is associated with lower risks of worsening mental disorders, according to a new study.

The research, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, found that people following a GLP-1 treatment for diabetes and obesity had a lower need for hospital care and medical leave due to psychiatric reasons.

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