Gizmodo iconGizmodoJul 21, 2026

Ozempic Is Quietly Becoming the Go-to Weight Loss Treatment for Teens

GLP-1 use is rising fast among teens and young adults and it's displacing bariatric surgery, a new study suggests.

Ozempic Is Quietly Becoming the Go-to Weight Loss Treatment for Teens

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GLP-1 use is rising fast among teens and young adults and it's displacing bariatric surgery, a new study suggests.

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GLP-1 use is rising fast among teens and young adults and it's displacing bariatric surgery, a new study suggests.

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