TechMYTH OR FACT?
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs slow biological aging, recent studies show
Recent studies link GLP-1 drugs to markers of slower biological aging, though researchers say it is early to know what that means for lifespan; the pharmacy still asks your real age.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Vera Bullock on BBN This MorningPublished
At a glance
- First reported by NewsNation: “GLP-1 weight-loss drugs slow biological aging, recent studies show”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:50 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Dr. Nina Byte and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: GLP-1.
- BBN covered this story before: GLP-1 combo therapy may unlock new benefits for psoriasis (October 12).
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What BBN said about it
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMy myth this morning: weight-loss drugs like Ozempic slow your biological aging, so I'm basically thirty-one again.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt's complicated. NewsNation reports recent studies linking GLP-1 drugs to slower biological aging, which means markers in the body, not your birthday.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMarkers. So the body agrees with me.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe body has been polled, Vera, and the results are early.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThose studies show an association, and researchers still need to prove what it means for how long you live.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo I should tell the pharmacy I'm thirty-one.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentTalk to your doctor, who will still ask for the real number.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThirty-two, then. I'm flexible.
The story so far
- GLP-1 Drugs May Ease Back and Knee Pain, With Risks · MarketWatch
- Should You Be Worried? HHS Wants Faster Drug Research · PharmaVoice
- 'Ozempic babies' are real, doctors explain GLP-1 fertility · Yahoo Health
- Lawsuits allege GLP-1 harm, but safety data is scant · NPR
- Drug companies claim GLP-1 shots can turn back biological aging · New York Post
- GLP-1 combo therapy may unlock new benefits for psoriasis · The Hill
- GLP-1 weight-loss drugs slow biological aging, recent studies show (this story)
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