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Is the US seeing a turning point in obesity rates?

Obesity rates climbed in the US for years, but now there are signs this could be changing. Use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has increased rapidly — are they helping?

  • Obesity rates in the US may be declining for the first time in over a decade.
  • Anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound have seen a surge in popularity.
  • Concerns remain about accessibility and affordability of these drugs for many Americans.

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