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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Diet industry roiled by weight loss drugs like Ozempic

    With the growing popularity of Ozempic and other drugs that can help people lose weight, diet companies like Weight Watchers are scrambling to adjust.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 24, 2023 • 1 min read

    With the growing popularity of Ozempic and other drugs that can help people lose weight, diet companies like Weight Watchers are scrambling to adjust.

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    The full episode

    4 of 5
    Willie Nelson’s staying power in music, Tucker Carlson’s exit at Fox
    1. 0:00What Fox News looks like without its star Tucker Carlson
    2. 9:43CARE Court will start in CA this fall. What to expect?
    3. 19:36E. Jean Carroll accused Donald Trump of rape. Trial to start
    4. 28:55Diet industry roiled by weight loss drugs like OzempicYou’re reading this
    5. 38:23Celebrate country music icon Willie Nelson, who’s turning 90
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