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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic might help clear Alzheimer's disease plaques, new review suggests - PsyPost

Published by PsyPost By Eric W. Dolan · 3 August 2026 at 01:18
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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic might help clear Alzheimer's disease plaques, new review suggests - PsyPost
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A recent review in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience suggests that popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs might help clear brain proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. While animal studies show promise, human data remains limited.

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