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Ozempic-style drugs now trialed for heart failure, addiction and aging

Original: Ozempic-style drugs now in trials for heart failure, addiction and even aging

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, originally developed for diabetes and later weight loss, are now being tested in clinical trials for a widening range of conditions, including heart failure, addiction and even aspects of aging. The story highlights how quickly these medications are moving beyond their original use, with researchers exploring new therapeutic applications and observers debating how far the trend may go.

Why now: New coverage of expanding clinical trials is drawing attention to the rapidly growing list of potential uses for GLP-1 drugs.

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