Gen Z once redefined wellness to be more inclusive and anti-diet, but in the last couple years, there’s been a sudden return to ‘90s-esque thinness culture, and they know it. YPulse’s Health and Fitness report shows the vast majority (81% of 13-17-year-olds) and young adults (79% of 18-24-year-olds) agree this year, “Health and wellness trends have gotten more extreme lately.” GLP-1 drugs are a major part of that story; while Ozempic was originally made as a diabetes medication, the drug has quickly become the poster child for a new wave of weight-loss obsession. Ozempic quickly went from a behind-the-scenes Hollywood secret to a full-blown social media phenomenon. Now, there’s a wide range of drugs, from over-the-counter to prescription, claiming to give the same results. Amid it all, there’s been no shortage of headlines that Gen Z is turning to GLP-1s, 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 the claim, “ Teen Ozempic Use Is...
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