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Can a ‘miracle’ weight loss drug end Britain's obesity epidemic?

Can a ‘miracle’ weight loss drug end Britain's obesity epidemic?

FromThe Story


Can a ‘miracle’ weight loss drug end Britain's obesity epidemic?

FromThe Story

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Sep 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It’s a diabetic drug that recently became a weight loss diet fad for the rich because of its ability to suppress hunger. Now, Wegovy, a drug similar to Ozempic, has been approved specifically for weight loss for the clinically obese in the UK. But is an injection our best bet at tackling obesity?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guests: Charlotte Ivers, Staff Writer, The Sunday Times. Dr Amir Khan, NHS GP and Broadcaster.Host: Manveen Rana. Article: How celebrities’ favourite drug Ozempic made Denmark enormously rich: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/how-weight-loss-drug-ozempic-made-denmark-enormously-rich-bbv80sz06Clips: Global News Canada, CBS, E News.Get in touch: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.uk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Sep 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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