6 Minute English
6 Minute English
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Weight loss drugs
6 minutes Posted Mar 26, 2026 at 10:11 am.
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Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are modified versions of natural hormones which make us feel full when released into the body. Prof Giles Yeo explains how the drugs, which were originally used to treat diabetes, are now being used for weight loss. Georgie and Neil teach you some useful vocabulary.

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