On Feb. 5’s episode of The View, host Whoopi Goldberg stopped the show from taking a commercial break to give a warning: she says there is an Instagram ad using an AI version of her likeness to sell weight loss drugs without her consent. “There’s a phony weight loss ad …
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In Oprah Winfrey’s newest television special Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution, the celebrated television host tells the crowd that when she got over the excitement of first appearing on the cover of TV Guide, she noticed a demeaning headline referencing her weight. “Bumpy, lumpy, and downright dumpy,” the …
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While Zepbound, the new drug from Eli Lilly, doesn’t have the name recognition of Ozempic, it still represents a changing landscape in weight loss management, one pharmaceutical companies are working to cash in on. Even with the popularity of new weight loss drugs like Ozempic, consumers say high costs and …
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A mental health professional and a single mom, Kimberly Carew knows how to ask for help. So when she told her endocrinologist that she was experiencing some pretty painful side effects after starting an Ozempic prescription, she was surprised when none of her doctors had any idea what was causing …
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Ever since Ozempic was first released to the public in 2018, the diabetic injectable has become a fan favorite for patients — even those without diabetes — to lose weight. Others in its drug class like Wegovy, have also seen a surge in demand, one so high that the Food …
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It’s a scene you might expect taking your child to a doctor’s office. You fill out some forms and enter a room. Then temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, and a quick chat with the doctor before you head out. But what if the next time you went to see your …
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According to self-proclaimed health gurus on TikTok, toxic isn’t just a Britney Spears song anymore. It’s also apparently a descriptor for the average person’s gut. Like all viral health trends, this one focuses on an adversary that needs to be conquered, but this time, the enemy isn’t carbs, gluten, or …
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Don’t Let This Flopis released Wednesdays on all audio streaming platforms, includingApplePodcasts,Spotify,Amazon Music,Stitcherandmore. If you spend a lot of time on TikTok and you’re a person who menstruates, you’ve probably gotten ads for supplements called Flo Vitamins. Flo Vitamins are a lot like many other supplements that advertise on social …
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