Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have the power to block the forces driving obesity, but the knock-on societal effects may not necessarily be so positive

Weight loss medications can be beneficial when prescribed for individuals struggling with obesity. However, it’s important to remember that nutrition is still a key part of a healthy weight loss plan.

Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company, has signed a major deal worth up to $2 billion for the rights to a new obesity and diabetes drug, the company announced March 24. The drug, called UBT251,