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The Inevitable Harms of Weight Loss Drugs

The Inevitable Harms of Weight Loss Drugs

History tells us it's all too predictable.

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The European Union is investigating the reports of suicidal thoughts associated with the use of Ozempic® (semaglutide) and Saxenda® (liraglutide). 

The US FDA has received 60 reports of suicidal ideation for patients on semaglutide and 70 on liraglutide. 

Yet, Boris Johnson called semaglutide a “wonder drug” in his first Mail article as a columnist that h…

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