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AOL: GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may protect brain health, several studies show

Are GLP-1 drugs good for brain health? Accumulating evidence seems to suggest so. Image credit: Popartic/Getty Images. While these medications are mainly associated with improved insulin sensitivity ...

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Medical News Today: GLP-1 drugs may aid brain health, but do they bring other risks?

Share on Pinterest GLP-1 drugs may protect the brain from inflammation, some studies say, but others warn they may increase depression risk. Image credit: James Manning – PA Images/Getty Images.

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GLP-1 drugs may aid brain health, but do they bring other risks?

Getting drugs to the brain is difficult. The very thing designed to protect the brain's environment — the blood-brain barrier (BBB), tightly packed cells that prevent most substances from passing ...

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New Scientist: The 13 drugs and supplements that could slow brain ageing

Seven genes have been linked to particularly fast ageing of the brain – but 13 drugs and supplements might reduce their effects. The activity of many genes contributes to the difference between our ...

AOL: GLP-1 Drugs Benefit Brain and Heart Health, but May Cause Kidney, GI Issues

GLP-1 Drugs Benefit Brain and Heart Health, but May Cause Kidney, GI Issues

The use of psychoactive drugs without medical supervision is associated with significant health risks and can lead to the development of drug use disorders. Drug use disorders, particularly when untreated, increase morbidity and mortality risks for individuals, can trigger substantial suffering and lead to impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important ...

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