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"textContent": "A new study has shown that the popular GLP-1 weight loss drug semaglutide has the power to halt, and to some extent restore, cartilage in people suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). The finding hints at a possible use of the drug beyond weight loss.\n\nContinue Reading\n\n**Category:** Body and Mind\n\n**Tags:** GLP-1 receptor agonists, Ozempic, Arthritis, Weight Loss",
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