Weight Loss Drugs Aren’t Making Our Diets Any Better

Boxes of the drug Ozempic rest on a pharmacy counter. (Photo illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images) — Boxes of the drug Ozempic rest on a pharmacy counter. (Photo illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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June 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM UTC

Hi all, it’s Emma in New York. I’ve been thinking a lot about the food we eat, as part of my reporting about obesity. But first...

Many of the medical problems society faces are connected to lifestyle choices, like diet. Are new weight loss drugs distracting us from choosing to eat more healthy food?