EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 35 MIN
The science behind GLP-1s
from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR
Roughly one in eight Americans say they are taking a GLP-1 drug -- and not just for weight loss. Studies show it can help heart disease, sleep apnea, addiction and even brain health. We speak with one of the lead scientists who discovered this gut hormone on how these drugs actually work in our bodies. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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