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Researchers are looking for solutions for side effects of weight loss drugs

By Jon Hamilton
Published November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM EST

Drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are highly effective for weight loss. But researchers at the Society for Neuroscience meeting say they are only beginning to understand the drugs' effects on the brain.

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Jon Hamilton
Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.
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