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Re:How long til we're all on Ozempic? by minifridge on Friday October 11, 2024 @02:15PM (#41811840)
If something causes cancer in mice, the curent consensus is that it is deemed unsafe for humans.
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Re:How long til we're all on Ozempic? by cyberax on Friday October 11, 2024 @02:23PM (#41811927)
Not really. Mice are naturally genetically pre-disposed to cancer.

So in general, if something _doesn't_ cause cancer in mice, then it's probably safe for humans. The reverse is not necessarily true.

Also, GLP-1 was associated with thyroid, not pancreatic cancer.

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Re:How long til we're all on Ozempic? by candiddevmike on Friday October 11, 2024 @02:54PM (#41812308)
Aren't most living things generically pre-disposed to cancer?
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