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  • How do drugs like Ozempic work for weight loss?

    Jul 9, 2024 10:00 am by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneExpert Viewpoints
    Patrick Sweeney, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor of molecular and integrative physiology. Photo by Fred Zwicky

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    • Patrick Sweeney, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor of molecular and integrative physiology. Photo by Fred Zwicky

    New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can be life-changing for those with type 2 diabetes or severe obesity, but are not the best choice for those only looking to lose a few pounds