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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Glp-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are designed for long-term use to treat chronic disease/conditions. What happens if people go on and off them?

    October 29, 2026

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 30, 2026 Source:Everyone’s going on — and off — GLP-1s. What’s that doing to your health?

  • Wegovy (semaglutide) now approved by Health Canada to reduce the risk of non-fatal heart attack in people with known cardiovascular disease in addition to its use for weight loss management.

    November 28, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 28, 2024 Source:Wegovy is a weight-loss drug. Health Canada says it can now be used to curb heart-attack risk

  • Biggest Loser producer’s comments exemplify fat-shaming attitude so destructive to people with obesity

    June 12, 2017

    Health Headlines Commentary for June 12, 2017 Source: ‘Biggest Loser’ producer says ex-contestants to blame for regaining weight  

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