Taking the next shot: GLP-1 research and the new era of weight loss
Medical Xpress
February 17, 2026
Soaring in popularity, GLP-1 medications—from weekly injections to newly available pills—are rapidly reshaping how Americans think about weight loss. In fact, a recent poll finds 1 in 8 adults are now taking medications like Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss or chronic conditions, and use is expected to keep rising.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/17/2026