Jia Tolentino on Ozempic’s Breakthrough Benefits and Risky Downsides,The writer discusses her reporting on the popular weight-loss drug, the Kardashians’ role in its rise, and why “it’s not a casual thing to mess with your metabolism.”
Jia Tolentino on Ozempic’s Breakthrough Benefits and Risky Downsides
The writer discusses her reporting on the popular weight-loss drug, the Kardashians’ role in its rise, and why “it’s not a casual thing to mess with your metabolism.”
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