How new weight-loss drugs are changing conversations about obesity

Feb 25, 2023 23 min

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<p>There’s no such thing as a “miracle pill” for weight loss. But for many people who’ve struggled with their weight, drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro come pretty close. These medications — some of which were originally developed to treat diabetes — have been flying off the shelves, but a number of experts are concerned they could be misused. On <em><a href="https://apple.news/T9rjlxm95TtTn3RWUl4SFiw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple News In Conversation</a></em>, health reporter <a href="https://www.juliabelluz.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Julia Belluz</a> breaks down how these drugs work, who they’re for, and how they are impacting conversations about obesity, weight loss, and stigma. </p>

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