# Big pharma and weight loss

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Podcast: [The Bridge to China](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bridge-to-china-4605491)
Published: 2026-03-19T16:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3300

## Resource

Is there a magic cure for losing weight? And if there was would you take it? We discuss the trends in weight loss drugs in the USA and China. Is it safe? Who should take it? And what are the dangers? Listen in with Alex Shi and Jason Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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