Hello, Quartz members, and welcome to Sunday Reads! Donald Trump is back, and like him or loathe him, you’ll be living in his world for the next four years. So pull up a chair and take a read of some of our best stories of the week, plus a look at what’s coming next week….
The latest celebrity weight-loss drug to be given the nod in Hong Kong will be available in December, but experts cautioned against using it for cosmetic purposes without a doctor’s prescription. US drug giant Eli Lilly announced last month that Mounjaro, for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, had been approved by the Department of…
The latest celebrity weight-loss drug to be given the nod in Hong Kong will be available in December, but experts cautioned against using it for cosmetic purposes without a doctor’s prescription. US drug giant Eli Lilly announced last month that Mounjaro, for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, had been approved by the Department of…
For 52-year-old American property agent and aesthetician Kathryn Dean, diabetes drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide were key to achieving long-term weight loss – and preventing type-2 diabetes. From the age of 37, Dean’s weight began creeping up until, at 46, she was at her heaviest: 79.8kg (176 pounds), about 18kg higher than her average adult weight….
I always had a massive appetite and most of my life, I was able to eat what I wanted. I never worried about my size, assuming I had a fast metabolism to thank. But when I turned 45 and perimenopause came knocking on my door, I started steadily gaining weight each year. Then, during the…
Christine Bryant Times correspondent Frank Serna talks about how the weight loss drug Zepbound helped him lose 60 pounds and how it gave him time to develop better eating and exercise habits. Tony V. Martin, The Times In his late 20s, Frank Serna knew what he did next could reshape the course…