Use of drugs for overweight/obesity linked to lower risk of breast cancer, several leukemias

Three studies add to evidence that jabs could be part of cancer-fighting toolkit to cut risk of developing or dying from disease

About 42,140 women are expected to die from breast cancer in the U.S. this year

Fármacos que se utilizan para la diabetes y la obesidad podrían evitar hasta un 30% menos las posibilidades del desarrollo de la enfermedad, según un estudio observacional

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Weight-loss drugs may reduce breast cancer risk by up to 30%, according to three studies, highlighting their potential role in lowering cancer development and mortality rates.

A new study of more than 111,000 women ages 45 to 80 found those on GLP-1 medications had a reduced risk of developing breast cancer by about 30%.

More than two dozen studies suggest the treatments are linked to lower cancer risk, reduced metastasis and improved survival, though researchers say trials are needed to confirm…

Women on weight-loss medication may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study.

Use of drugs for overweight/obesity linked to lower risk of breast cancer, several leukemias