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Weight loss leads to notable muscle loss, study finds

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A new UNC School of Medicine study of incretin-based medications, including newer medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide that are widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, finds they are associated with high rates of muscle loss relative to the amount of weight lost.

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Weight loss leads to notable muscle loss, study finds

A new UNC School of Medicine study of incretin-based medications, including newer medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide that are widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, finds they are associated with high rates of muscle loss relative to the amount of weight lost.

17 hours ago

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New Study Finds Weight Loss Causes Significant Muscle Loss

UNC research advises physicians carefully evaluate how much muscle composition patients lose while taking popular drugs for weight loss.

16 hours ago·Charlottesville, United States

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Medical Xpress broke the news 17 hours ago on Friday, April 17, 2026.

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