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Hyped weight loss drugs raise equity concerns

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In 2022, more than 5 million prescriptions were written for diabetes drugs to be used for weight loss. The demand spiked because of social media influencers and celebrities touting the benefits. But widespread off-label use is raising concerns about cost and shortages. Plus, human intervention is keeping manatees alive in Florida, but for how long?

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