Understanding the Latest Obesity Drugs

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Learn what’s behind the efficacy of [meds like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro]() and how they stack up against other obesity drugs—plus how to know if they’re right for you. [Healthy Self - If You’re Worried About Stroke, Keep Your Eye on Asthma](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGLn8zeqB5MC4JnY0EoOkRTs1-zytVj0DJ4q_ygFeCkSq_y4riva6Ezp6hMpMejW0PWUQ2TnsI=) [Are Stroke and Asthma Connected?](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGLn8zeqB5MC4JnY0EoOkRTs1-zytVj0DJ4q_ygFeCkSq_y4riva6Ezp6hMpMejW0PWUQ2TnsI=) New research suggests these seemingly unrelated conditions may overlap a lot more than once thought, and experts suspect inflammation may be the common denominator. [Learn more](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGLn8zeqB5MC4JnY0EoOkRTs1-zytVj0DJ4q_ygFeCkSq_y4riva6Ezp6hMpMejW0PWUQ2TnsI=). 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