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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, affects about 10 million people in the world. It’s a leading cause of infertility and the exact root of the health condition is unknown. According to the World ...

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An estimated 20-40% of people with PCOS have a family member with the condition. People with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and a family history of diabetes. PCOS affects as many as 6 ...

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The potential benefits of GLP-1 medications continue to expand. New research has found that the weight loss and diabetes drugs — officially known as glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists — are ...

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