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Oprah Calls Ozempic a 'Gift,' Sparking Market Surge

1/16/2026

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Oprah Winfrey described Ozempic as a "gift," boosting Novo Nordisk's market value beyond Norway's GDP.
Ozempic is a synthetic GLP-1 hormone linked to a scientific journey marked by rivalry and discovery, with Svetlana Mojsov's research pivotal.
Donnellan's book tells the story of Sarah, a marketing executive, whose career improved after Ozempic weight loss.
Donnellan notes potential side effects and raises questions about the drug's implications for free will and addiction treatment.

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Story summary

Oprah Winfrey described Ozempic as a "gift," boosting Novo Nordisk's market value beyond Norway's GDP.
Ozempic is a synthetic GLP-1 hormone linked to a scientific journey marked by rivalry and discovery, with Svetlana Mojsov's research pivotal.
Donnellan's book tells the story of Sarah, a marketing executive, whose career improved after Ozempic weight loss.
Donnellan notes potential side effects and raises questions about the drug's implications for free will and addiction treatment.