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hormone

[hawr-mohn] / ˈhɔr moʊn /


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Earlier studies had suggested GLP-1 might have anti-inflammatory properties, but this marks the first time scientists have detected the hormone directly in the joint fluid of arthritis patients.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Retatrutide, an investigational triple hormone receptor agonist, delivered positive weight-loss results in a late-stage clinical trial in certain overweight adults without diabetes.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

AstraZeneca said that Baxfendy treats hypertension in a new way by targeting aldosterone, a hormone that raises blood pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

They work as an appetite suppressant by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1 which makes people feel fuller.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Because of the heart attack, she had been taken off hormone replacement therapy and was constantly sweating.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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