Weight-loss drug could help slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, trial finds

Liraglutide appears to reduce brain shrinkage in people with early-stage Alzheimer's, a small UK study reports

A weight-loss drug could help slow the loss of brain volume in people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a small study.

Liraglutide, which can also be prescribed for diabetes, is typically taken as an injection once a day.