What we still don’t know about Wegovy’s effect on strokes and heart attacks
Clinical trial results have ignited interest in the weight loss drug’s cardiovascular benefits
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New clinical trial results suggest that the drug Wegovy may offer benefits beyond weight loss. In overweight and obese people without diabetes, treatment could also improve cardiovascular health.
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