“Ozempic Santa,” wrote Elon Musk on X last Christmas, posting a photo of himself, looking svelte, dressed in a red-and-white costume by a twinkling tree. Ta-da moments such as this have become more common as people shed pounds with GLP-1 weight-loss jabs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, which suppress appetite. Perhaps you are determined to eat less in the new year, feeling a mince-pie-induced tightness of your waistband? Some employers hope the impact of weight-loss drugs will be more significant. [ Body positivity fell from favour as soon as Ozempic brought thinness backOpens in new window ]“Recent work suggests the same is true with use of treatments like weight-loss drugs.

Source: The Irish Times December 29, 2025 17:51 UTC