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Sounds,26 Sep 2023,30 mins

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

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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? Guests: - Charlotte Ivers, Staff Writer, The Sunday Times. - Dr Amir Khan, NHS GP and Broadcaster. - Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: Global News Canada, CBS, E News. This podcast has been acquired by the BBC. It is not complied by BBC Editorial Standards but covered by the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

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