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Scientists Discover a Surprising New Effect of a Popular Blood Pressure Drug

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Scientists Discover a Surprising New Effect of a Popular Blood Pressure Drug
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A drug for high blood pressure could inspire future treatments for people with normal readings, thanks to an unexpected effect on the body’s energy-burning fat. Losartan already helps people control high blood pressure. New research suggests it could have a second use in activating brown fat, a tissue that burns energy to produce heat and [...]

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