Jessica thought she had recovered from anorexia. Then her doctor prescribed her Zepbound.
The ‘Skinny Shot’ Anorexia Problem
For people recovering from eating disorders, a GLP-1 prescription can be a fast track to relapse.
By
Cara Tallo,
a freelance health journalist who writes about eating disorders.
CNBC spoke with five U.S. patients who recently started the pill following its launch and have varying initial experiences with…
Everyone taking the ‘skinny shot’ was losing weight, but my scales didn’t change. My inner dialogue became toxic
As more people turn to GLP-1s to manage their health and weight, wellness resorts are fine-tuning their offerings to support…
In a state where the obesity rate ranks among the highest in the country, many were thrilled when Medicaid began covering GLP-1s.…
Reducing the dose of Eli Lilly’s obesity shot Zepbound could provide a safe, effective and potentially cheaper option for the…
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 medications are popular but can cause unwanted health concerns.
