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Mental Health Drugs: New Insight Into 5-HT1A Receptor

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In a discovery that could guide the development of next-generation antidepressants and antipsychotic medications, researchers at the Icahn School of

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Wearable Tech and Weight-Loss Drugs Offer New Hope

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Two new significant studies from the University of Oxford, supported by Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) highlight this evolving landscape.

One study, featured in National Geographic*, explores the unexpected cognitive benefits of GLP-1 agonists—drugs originally developed for diabetes

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GLP-1 drugs tied to lower brain inflammation, higher depression risk

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GLP-1 drugs may protect the brain from inflammation, some studies say, but others warn they may increase depression risk. Image credit: James Manning – PA Images/Getty Images.
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Diabetes drugs may boost brain health but experts warn of risks

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Can a diabetes medication improve memory, reduce addiction, and influence mood? Scientists uncover surprising effects of GLP-1 drugs on brain health—but are there hidden risks?

Diabetes drugs may boost brain health but experts warn of risks​​​​​​​Study: An analysis on the role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in cognitive and