GLP-1 drugs led to weight loss and reversed depression-like behavior in mice

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are famous for weight loss, but new research suggests they may have mood benefits too. According to Psychology Today, mice treated with these medications showed both weight loss and reduced depression-like behavior, possibly through the gut-brain axis. So far the evidence is limited to animals, but the findings hint at unexpected mental-health effects of a drug already used by millions.

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