Doctors test the limits of what obesity drugs can fix

Some say when they treat obesity, other chronic diseases often vanish, too.

View in browser|nytimes.com July 2, 2024 "Obesity first" doctors say they start with one medication, like Ozempic or Wegovy, to treat obesity — and often find that other chronic diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, simply vanish. M. Scott Brauer for The New York Times But others are wary about the practice. → Sign up for the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018