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Buyer beware: Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound and other weight loss products carry undisclosed risks for consumers

As the demand for weight loss injectables soars, so too does the market for off-brand alternatives, some of which may not be safe or...

Big Pharma’s monopoly on Ozempic threatens access to diabetes drug in communities of color

    by Andre Johnson Black Americans suffer from obesity at disproportionate rates, but the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic isn’t available in many inner-city neighborhoods. An obscure industry...

Black Voices, Black Bodies: Life in the age of Ozempic

Fitness instructor DJ Rock at OutBox Gym in Brooklyn, N.Y. STEPHANIE MEI-LING FOR STAT   How do Black people feel about their health, the new obesity...

Anti-obesity meds can reduce health disparities and save Black lives

by Jonathan Kinloch, Wayne County Commissioner (District 2)  Over 35% of adults in Michigan are living with obesity, including 42% of Black adults. Obesity disproportionately impacts...

Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters

Mothers play an outsized role in the formation of their daughters’ dietary habits. andresr/E+ via Getty Images − 2 psychologists explain how to cultivate healthy behaviors...

Our sense of taste helps pace our eating – understanding how may lead to new avenues for weight loss

Getty Images Stock Photo by Zachary Knight, University of California, San Francisco As a scientist who investigates hunger and weight control, I’m interested in the...

Your body already has a built-in weight loss system that works like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro – food and your gut microbiome

Weight loss pills aren’t a replacement for a healthy diet and lifestyle. JW LTD/Stone via Getty Images by Christopher Damman, University of Washington Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro...

Powerful new weight loss drugs not a panacea

Overall health and well-being are about much more than just weight management. Carol Yepes/Moment via Getty Images     As Zepbound dominates headlines as a new obesity-fighting drug, a...

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