Johann Hari's book explores the risks of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic

Ozempic makes people eat less, but its impact on physical and psychological well-being is not well understood. Johann Hari's book explains the science behind it in an accessible way

Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs

Author: Johann Hari

Publisher: Bloomsbury

Pages:336

Price: Rs 699

 

The health issues and social stigma associated with weight gain push obese people to try every possible solution that can help them shed unwanted kilograms. Unfortunately, many of them struggle to lose weight even with a balanced diet and plenty of exercise. This sense of failure is hard to cope with, especially in a culture that offers shame in place of support. In the face of such despair, prescription drugs seem to hold out a promise of hope.

 

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