The arrival of drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has transformed weight loss. But what happens when people stop taking them? In her new book, dietitian and public health researcher Dr Linia Patel examines the uncomfortable realities of weight regain, muscle loss and the importance of looking beyond the scale.
THE INTERVIEW: Life after weight-loss medication — what happens when the injections stop?
/file/attachments/orphans/linia-patel-interview_796721.jpg)
Why this is trending
This story is new on our feeds. So far only Daily Maverick has reported it, and we'll list other coverage here as outlets pick it up.
- First seen on our feeds 8 hours ago, from Daily Maverick.
This is a trending story aggregated from Daily Maverick. Read the full story at the original source →
‹ OLDERCrew from Nasa’s simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolationNEWER ›BSA halts Mkhwanazi’s career pending medical review
RELATED POSTS
The African Century will be built through green industrialisation, not mined from the ground
PROJECT COAST: Peace-driven science rises from the ashes of apartheid-era bioterrorism
/file/attachments/orphans/OCN-Joburg-Mabaso3_870053.jpg)
OUR CITY NEWS: IFP’s Mlungisi Mabaso claims to know Joburg inside out, but can he fix it?
NKARENG MATSHE | Chiefs coach Da Cruz’s excuses don’t exonerate him from blunders
POST A COMMENT
0 Comments
YOU MISSED THIS
/file/attachments/orphans/Murmur-politics-Monday_175652.jpg)
DIGITAL POLITICS OP-ED: The anti-foreigner movement squares up to the state in run-up to elections
Nov 2, 2026
/file/attachments/2999/14193048_976246.jpg)
Afghanistan asks US to act responsibly on deporting Afghan immigrants back home
Nov 2, 2026
/file/attachments/2999/14393232_464777.jpg)
Bulgaria’s Iotova wins presidential runoff, near-final results show
Nov 2, 2026
/file/attachments/2999/14409478_825844.jpg)
China’s Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry
Nov 2, 2026
The African Century will be built through green industrialisation, not mined from the ground
Nov 2, 2026