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Is the US seeing a turning point in obesity rates? - DW.com

Published by DW (English) By Hannah Fuchs · 23 August 2026 at 19:46
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Is the US seeing a turning point in obesity rates? - DW.com
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Obesity rates climbed in the US for years, but now there are signs this could be changing. Use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has increased rapidly — are they helping?

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