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The pigs were male, with an average weight of 40 kg

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes and, in some formulations, to support weight management

But it also creates new forms of risk concerning needle safety, unsettling patient-practitioner relationships via unregulated use, and the subversion of public health messages that groups such as Cancer Council Australia have worked for decades to promote.

Benzodiazepines are typically prescribed for short-term use, usually a few weeks at most, because of the risk of dependence

To address that gap, CMS launched a temporary Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program: starting July 1, 2026, eligible beneficiaries can access certain GLP-1 medications for about $50 per month, with eligibility tied to BMI thresholds (for example, a BMI of 35 or higher, or 27 or higher with other clinical criteria)