New Drug Could Make Surgery Obsolete for 60 Million Consumers
- There are numerous weight loss methods available - exercise, diet, medication, and even surgery.
- On January 14,2026,the government unveiled a plan to improve care for people with obesity.
- "And we don't yet have data on their long-term effects," said Claire Blanchard-Louis, a surgeon at the University Hospital of Nantes, in an interview with 60 millions de...
Millions in France struggle with obesity. Despite prevention efforts, many can’t stop gaining weight. Increasingly, people are taking control of their health. There are numerous weight loss methods available – exercise, diet, medication, and even surgery. Surgery has proven effective, boasting high satisfaction rates, and attracting more people with obesity. But a new medication could change everything.
A Revolution Held Back by Cost
On January 14,2026,the government unveiled a plan to improve care for people with obesity. The goal is to provide a more humane care pathway, ensuring no one is left behind. The question now is which path to take. While surgery offers long-term autonomy,newer medications provide a less invasive choice.
though, medication requires a long-term commitment. “And we don’t yet have data on their long-term effects,” said Claire Blanchard-Louis, a surgeon at the University Hospital of Nantes, in an interview with 60 millions de consommateurs.