How new weight-loss drugs are changing conversations about obesity

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<p>There&rsquo;s no such thing as a &ldquo;miracle pill&rdquo; for weight loss. But for many people who&rsquo;ve struggled with their weight, drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro come pretty close. These medications &mdash; some of which were originally developed to treat diabetes &mdash; 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&rsquo;re for, and how they are impacting conversations about obesity, weight loss, and stigma.&nbsp;</p>