What Are Some of the Concerns Around Wabivii?

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Not everyone's welcome this news. What are some of the concerns around wagovii? So far it seems to be safe, but there does need to be more research and side effects. There needs to be more done to help prevent people from getting obese in the first place. Experts have been quite frustrated by the lack of action on that side of things.

Ian Sample speaks to Guardian science correspondent Nicola Davis about the news that Wegovy, an appetite suppressant popular with celebrities in the US, will soon be sold at UK pharmacies. It’s a prescription drug aimed at helping people with obesity lose weight, but some argue it doesn’t tackle the root cause of the disease. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod