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GLP-1s and the ‘Wild West’ of Wellness

Healthcare
United States
Started May 09, 2026

Here’s a shocking number: One out of eight American adults is taking a GLP-1, like Ozempic or Zepbound, according to a KFF poll. GLP-1s are the biggest pharmaceutical story since antidepressants. But there’s still so much we don’t know. “We’re only at the beginning of what’s been called this Ozempic era,” the journalist Julia Belluz told me. “I think we’re really just at the beginning of discovering the benefits and the harms of these drugs.” These discoveries begin in the research but are al...

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Adopting GLP-1s could lead to a cultural shift in how we view weight management, promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing stigma.
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The marketing of GLP-1s reflects a troubling trend in the wellness industry that prioritizes profit over patient safety.
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While GLP-1s are gaining popularity, we must prioritize rigorous research to understand their comprehensive benefits and drawbacks.
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GLP-1 medications like Ozempic offer a transformative solution for obesity and diabetes, potentially improving millions of lives.
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The rush to prescribe GLP-1s without fully understanding their long-term effects poses significant health risks to patients.
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