Zepbound (tirzepatide, weight-loss labeling) Same molecule as Mounjaro, labeled for weight management
Like any medication, it can have side effects, some of which may affect the heart
Also, people with obesity often have higher insulin levels, and that may also play a role in the development and growth of some cancers, too
The food environment, preference, and experience modulate the effects of exendin4 on food intake and reward
1988 Dec;38(12):1830-4
However, the FDA label explicitly states that "it is unknown whether GLP-1 receptor agonists cause thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in humans, as the human relevance of GLP-1 receptor agonist-induced rodent thyroid C-cell tumors has not been determined." The rodent thyroid has substantially more C-cells than the human thyroid, and rodents may be more susceptible to this effect