An appetite for Ozempic: is skinny back in?
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Elon Musk, Amy Schumer and even our ex-prime minister Boris Johnson have openly said they’ve tried Ozempic, a diabetes drug that can also be used for weight loss.  I’m Mary, and in this episode of Noted, I want to understand what Ozempic actually is, why it’s so popular and is it actually safe?  Sophie Peachey from The News Movement explains why it feels like we’re seeing the drug all over our feeds.  Curve model and body positivity activist Felicity Hayward shares how trends have changed and how we can be making choices about our bodies. And I hear from Tanya, who’s been taking Ozempic and get the facts from Dr. Adwoa Danso-Boamah.  I always want to hear from you, whether it’s something we’re talking about on the pod, or maybe you just want to share your experience. The Whatsapp number is +447723735241.  Noted is an original podcast production from The News Movement and Persephonica.  Resources:  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/treatment/ https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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