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It’s hard to go a day without hearing something new about the latest diabetes and obesity medications, semaglutide and tirzepatide. Usually, the buzz is positive, but there has been a persistent claim made about these drugs that would make any potential user wary: They don’t only help you lose weight—they supposedly…