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Medicine In AmericaGetting the Care You Deserve Author: Anthony Manson
Health Care in the U.S. is confusing, costly and often fails people when they need it most. But change is happening. Join veteran health care media innovator Anthony Manson as he shares powerful stories from patients, caregivers and clinicians, alongside the innovation reshaping how we get care in America, real stories, bold ideas, a better future for healthcare. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: What’s Real, What’s Risky, and Can They Extend Lifespan?
Monday, 16 February, 2026
GLP-1s are rewriting the rules of weight loss. In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Melanie Jay, MD, MS, a nationally recognized obesity specialist and professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, to answer the questions everyone is asking, "What do GLP-1s really do? Who should take them and who shouldn’t? What are the risks of “cosmetic” use? And can these drugs actually extend your lifespan? We get into the real-world issues people aren’t talking about enough: online prescribing without proper screening, side effects and long-term unknowns in healthy users, and why success often depends on medical counseling, follow-up, and lifestyle support, not just a prescription. If you’re considering GLP-1s, already taking one, or treating patients who ask about them daily, this episode is your hype filter. To learn more about Dr Melanie Jay click here or to hear her TED Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
