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  "title": "‘Godzilla’ of weight-loss drugs could provide other important health benefits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/godzilla-of-weight-loss-drugs-could-provide-other-important-health-10796985",
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  "published": "2026-09-29T22:01:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Science",
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    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/29/retatrutide-godzilla-of-weight-loss-drugs-other-health-benefits"
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  "summary": "Though not yet approved by any regulatory agency, retatrutide could help improve blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation The ‘Godzilla’ of weight-loss drugs could help improve blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation and cut a person’s body weight by a quarter, according to the largest study of its kind. Retatrutide mimics three key gut hormones that help control appetite, blood sugar and…",
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