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Hot shot: the wider promise of weight-loss jabs

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This chapter examines the rise of weight-loss medications and their influence on public figures, reshaping the dialogue around obesity. It discusses how celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk are changing societal perceptions by framing obesity as a health issue rather than a personal failure.

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