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Jul 2025
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The Benefits and Side Effects of Ozempic

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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Do the benefits of Ozempic outweigh the risks?

This episode features audio from Comparing the Benefits and Side Effects of Ozempic (Semaglutide)

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