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New weight-loss drug Retatrutide showing stronger results than current options

A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.

Published May 21, 2026, 11:51 PM

Updated May 22, 2026, 12:02 AM2.6K

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New weight-loss drug Retatrutide showing stronger results than current options

A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.

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New weight-loss drug Retatrutide showing stronger results than current options

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