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Popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are also good for the liver, according to new research.
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A pioneer in GLP-1 biology Dr. Daniel Drucker has dedicated his career to understanding how the GLP-1 hormone, and the therapies derived from it, function in the body. (Colin Dewar / Sinai Health via SWNS)
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