"Oprah's Candid Conversation on Weight Stigma and Obesity Epidemic"

Oprah Winfrey hosted a prime-time special focusing on the rise of weight loss drugs and the stigma surrounding weight and weight loss. The special highlighted the impact of new drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro on the conversation about treating obesity and aimed to address the shame and judgment associated with weight. Many patients who use these medications have felt shamed for struggling with their weight and then shamed for taking weight loss drugs, prompting a shift in how people think about managing obesity.