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03/11/2022at 12:51

Novo Nordisk shot helps teens lose weight, new study finds

Wegovy has already been approved for adult use, and the Danish drugmaker has now demonstrated that its obesity drug can provide a weight-loss effect for adolescents as well.
Photo: Tidsvilde Stine/Ritzau Scanpix
By Immanual John Milton, bloomberg

Novo Nordisk A/S’s weekly shot that reduces obesity in adults returned promising results in teens, according to a study that adds to a growing wave of potential interventions for the stubborn condition.

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