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Submit ReviewAccording to the National Institutes of Health, average body weight drastically increased across the board for men and women during the pandemic lockdown.
Simply eating less and exercising more hasn’t been that effective when it comes to weight loss. In efforts to fight weight stigma, doctors are embracing a new idea that weight loss isn’t all about willpower and health is defined by more than just someone’s weight.
Children over the age of 12 are now eligible to be prescribed this drug as well. Many celebrities have confirmed their personal use of the drugs, including Oprah. Influencers across the social sphere are partnering with pharmaceutical companies to promote the drugs.
Today, we talk about these drugs, and combating weight stigma in and out the doctor’s office.
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