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GLP-1 Medications See Increased Use, Spur Research into New Applications

GLP-1 medications are now used by an estimated one in eight Americans. Researchers continue to investigate new potential applications for these drugs. The expansion in use prompts further questions and research.

10/06/2026 · Arizona edition

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An estimated one out of every eight Americans currently uses a version of GLP-1 medications, marking a significant increase in their adoption over recent years. Scientists continue to research new potential applications for these drugs.

This growth in usage has coincided with an increase in discussions and inquiries regarding their impact and broader implications.

Journalist William Brangham is reporting on this development as part of a series examining GLP-1s and their influence on American society.

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