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An American girlhood in the Ozempic era

48 mins | Jan 18, 2024
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Should children use weight-loss drugs? Parents, activists, and doctors don’t agree about what Ozempic and its competitors mean for childhood obesity. But at age 13, Maggie Ervie became one of the first teenagers to take them. Lisa Miller explores her story and reflects on its wider implications. Read by Marni Penning.

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