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The Ozempic effect | The Listening Post

Ozempic, originally developed to treat diabetes, has become a cultural phenomenon after its weight-loss effect went viral.

Fuelled by celebrity endorsements and relentless advertising, Ozempic's rise is rewriting media narratives about health, bodies and beauty.

Featuring: Aubrey Gordon – Writer and podcaster Stephanie Yeboah – Body positive influencer Matt Motta – School of Public Health, Boston University

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