Weight loss medication

This class of prescription drugs—called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)—has generated a lot of buzz for their ability to help with weight care, so it’s no wonder you’re curious to learn more about how they work, and what the benefits are.

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Want to know more about GLP-1 weight loss after watching Oprah Winfrey's "Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution" special? Get details from an obesity medicine specialist.