Are weight loss injections the solution to the obesity crisis?

Ian Sample speaks to Guardian science correspondent Nicola Davis about the news that Wegovy, an appetite suppressant popular with celebrities in the US, will soon be sold at UK pharmacies. It’s a prescription drug aimed at helping people with obesity lose weight, but some argue it doesn’t tackle the root cause of the disease. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news

• No. of episodes: 300
• Latest episode: 2025-06-12
• Science

Where can you listen?