“Just eat less and exercise more, and you will lose weight”? This sounds simple, but it ignores a powerful truth. Obesity is not just about willpower. Science shows that your genes play a major role in how your body handles weight. For many people, weight gain is not a personal failure. It is a biological design.

Ozempic (semaglutide) is an injectable medication that mimics a natural hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps regulate blood sugar levels, slows digestion, and reduces appetite. Initially approved by the FDA in 2017 for type 2 diabetes, it was later approved under a different brand name, Wegovy, for chronic weight management in obese or overweight adults. While the two drugs contain the same active ingredient, Ozempic is sometimes used off-label for wei