GLP-1 drug usage reaches record high among Americans

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   Approximately one in eight U.S. adults is currently taking a GLP-1 drug.

   inc.comSep 22, 2026 19:13 UTC
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   Unemployed women taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss saw a 27 percentage-point increase in employment after 18 months of use.

   cbsnews.comAug 13, 2026 16:56 UTC
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   GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have helped millions of people shed significant amounts of weight.

   newsweek.comAug 12, 2026 09:00 UTC