THE NEW YORK TIMES
Guest Essay
The Great
Ozempic
Experiment
By Julia Belluz
Ms. Belluz is a contributing Opinion writer covering health, nutrition and chronic illness.
April 15, 2026
What do you think? 👇
- 1. Have you heard people talking about this "magic pill" ? 🗣️
- 2. Do you think it is okay to use medicine to stop bad habits like smoking? 🚭
- 3. Would you try a new medicine even if scientists are still studying it? 🧪
I would love to hear what you think! 💬✨