Mary Kenny: Is obesity an illness? And will a new drug help those of us who struggle with our weight?
A new weight-loss drug that saw UK participants shed 41 pounds has given hope to the many people who struggle to maintain a healthy weight. Photo: Getty Images
Mary Kenny
I’ve been a dieter all my adult life. My weight has gone up and down. I have some treasured snapshots which show me as a neat size 12, in my 30s, after one of those many diets.
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