Today we're talking about Wegovy, which is a new prescription drug approved to treat obesity. It's also called semaglutide, and it was initially approved to treat diabetes, but studies have indicated it is effective for weight loss. There are a few side effects to be aware of, and it's also pretty expensive. Find out all about the drug and the studies in the video.

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