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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

Weight loss jabs could curb alcohol cravings and reduce drinking, study suggests

It is thought weight loss jobs help curb cravings for alcohol, although more research is needed. - (PA)

Weight loss jabs could help reduce alcohol consumption in obese people by around two thirds, a new study suggests.

Researchers believe the drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, could curb alcohol cravings, although further investigation is needed.

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