Oprah Winfrey revealed that she uses a weight-loss drug as part of her health routine. After calling use of medication “the easy way out,” she now says it’s “like a gift.” NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and Dr. Roshini Raj joins TODAY on how the Winfrey is helping lift the shame of treating obesity.

Oprah Winfrey revealed that she uses a weight-loss drug as part of her health routine. After calling use of medication “the easy way out,” she now says it’s “like a gift.” NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and Dr. Roshini Raj joins TODAY on how the Winfrey is helping lift the shame of treating obesity.

GLP-1 agonists, known for managing blood sugar and body weight, also exhibit anti-inflammatory properties. Recent studies suggest these medications may reduce systemic inflammation through mechanisms involving the brain. Research published in Cell Metabolism indicates that GLP-1 agonists can influence brain signaling pathways, leading to suppressed inflammation in other body regions. Additionally, findings in Kidney International

Oprah Winfrey revealed that she uses a weight-loss drug as part of her health routine. After calling use of medication “the easy way out,” she now says it’s “like a gift.” NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and Dr. Roshini Raj joins TODAY on how the Winfrey is helping lift the shame of treating obesity.