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Alarming Trend – Young Adults’ Use of Popular Weight Loss Drugs Wegovy and Ozempic Skyrockets by 594%


Recent data reveals a sharp rise in the use of weight loss drugs among U.S. youth, with significant gender disparities and concerns over off-label use and long-term effects. Public interest in weight loss medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic is rapidly increasing, yet there is a surprising lack o

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