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The story
Weight-loss drugs like could reduce the risk of getting cancer by half, new research suggests.
Cancer experts are excited by the findings, with one saying that this could be a whole new era of preventative cancer medicine.
Obesity is associated with 13 different cancers. Losing weight reduces the risk, but the researchers have calculated that the weight-loss drugs provide an additional protective effect, beyond just weight loss.
The authors of the study think this could be because the drugs reduce inflammation in the body.
News headlines
Weight loss jabs may prevent cancer due to health benefits 'beyond weight loss'
Daily Record
Weight-loss jabs 'halve the risk of cancer'
The Telegraph
Weight loss jabs could almost halve risk of obesity-related cancers beyond slimming down, study suggests
Sky News
Key words and phrases
jabs
injections
I hate getting jabs – I'm really scared of needles.
halve
reduce by half
The theme park halved its prices for the day to attract more customers.
slim down
become thinner
Dad wants to slim down before our friend's wedding so he can fit into his old suit.
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