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Research shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk

PBS NewsHour June 19, 2026 2 views
Research shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk

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William Brangham
William Brangham
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A growing body of research suggests popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may also help treat or prevent certain cancers. It’s the latest unexpected benefit to be associated with GLP-1s, which are now taken by one-in-eight American adults. William Brangham reports.
William Brangham is an award-winning correspondent, producer, and substitute anchor for the PBS News Hour. He also serves as the host of Horizons from PBS News.
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