Gen Z once redefined wellness to be more inclusive and anti-diet, but recently, there’s been a sudden return to ‘90s-esque thinness culture, and they know it. YPulse’s Health and Fitness report shows more than half of teens (55% of 13-17-year-olds) and young adults (59% of 18-24-year-olds) agree this year, “Being skinny is coming back in style.” Ozempic is a major part of that story; originally made as a diabetes medication, the drug has quickly become the poster child for a new wave of weight-loss obsession. Ozempic has quickly gone from a behind-the-scenes Hollywood secret to a full-blown social media phenomenon. Now, there’s even over-the-counter “dupes” claiming to give the same results. Amid it all, there’s been no shortage of headlines that Gen Z is turning to Ozempic, from “They’re skipping the gym and turning to weight loss drugs” to “Ozempic has hit college campuses, but no one is talking about it,” and just today, “ Teen Ozempic Use Is Skyrocketing—and Could Come With Serious Consequences.” But as social media...
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