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In one large study, adults who were overweight or had obesity and took semaglutide lost more weight than those who did not
Semaglutide shows promise as a potential shot for alcohol use disorder (AUD) as it impacts the brain's reward system by reducing the intensity of "reward rushes" and decreasing food cravings and food intake
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The investigation utilized mouse models of chronic stress to track the psychiatric footprint of the weight-loss and diabetes drug liraglutide