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A diabetes drug shows surprising promise against heart disease


An experimental drug once known for helping control type 2 diabetes may also fight heart disease. Researchers found IC7Fc lowered cholesterol, blood fats, and artery-clogging plaques while calming inflammation linked to heart attacks and strokes. Notably, these benefits appeared even without weight loss, suggesting the drug could help lean people at risk of heart disease.

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