Research shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk

By — William Brangham William Brangham By — Jackson Hudgins Jackson Hudgins Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/research-shows-weight-loss-drugs-may-also-reduce-cancer-risk Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio A growing body of research suggests popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may also help treat or prevent certain cancers. It’s the latest unexpected benefit to be associated with GLP-1s, which are now taken by one-in-eight American adults. William Brangham reports. Listen to this Segment By — William Brangham William Brangham William Brangham is an award-winning correspondent, producer, and substitute anchor for the PBS News Hour. He also serves as the host of Horizons from PBS News. @WmBrangham By — Jackson Hudgins Jackson Hudgins