GLP-1 Update 2026: What Ozempic, Wegovy & Zepbound Are Doing to the Body | Funny Medicine Podcast

GLP-1 Update 2026: What Ozempic, Wegovy & Zepbound Are Doing to the Body | Funny Medicine Podcast

Author: Julia Brunet and Yvette Gonzalez, D.O. April 28, 2026 Duration: 49:30
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What’s new with GLP-1 medications in 2026? In this episode of Funny Medicine Podcast, we break down the latest updates on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, semaglutide, tirzepatide, and next-generation GLP-1 drugs.

We first covered this topic when GLP-1s were just starting to dominate the conversation. Now, a few years later, we’re looking at what happened next: the benefits, the concerns, the research updates, and why these medications have become one of the biggest health topics in medicine, wellness, and pop culture. In this episode, we talk about:

• what GLP-1 drugs actually do in the body

• semaglutide and tirzepatide updates

• Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound differences

• weight loss, food noise, metabolism, and appetite changes

• GLP-1s and sleep apnea

• GLP-1s and addiction, reward pathways, and brain effects

• muscle loss, protein intake, and strength training

• side effects, safety concerns, and who should avoid them

• cancer questions, pancreatitis concerns, vision changes, and ongoing research

• oral GLP-1 pills and what may be coming next

We also get into the real-world conversation around these medications: why some people see them as life-changing, why others are skeptical, and what science actually says right now. If you’ve been curious about Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, GLP-1 side effects, GLP-1 benefits, GLP-1 risks, or the latest weight loss drug updates, this episode is for you.

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Ever feel like your eyes glaze over when someone starts talking about health science? That's exactly what the Funny Medicine Podcast is here to fix. Hosted by medical researcher Julia Brunet and physician Yvette Gonzalez, D.O., this show is a conversation between two friends who are deeply fascinated by how the body works and equally amused by the strange ways we try to fix it. You'll hear them unpack the latest wellness crazes with a skeptical eye, dig into odd chapters from medical history, and clarify real medical news-all while cracking each other up. Their dynamic blends Julia's research background with Dr. Yvy's clinical experience, making complex topics accessible without sacrificing the facts for the fun. Tune in for a genuinely entertaining blend of expertise and sarcasm that cuts through the jargon. This podcast proves that learning about health doesn't have to feel like a chore; it can be the most amusing part of your week. Whether you're curious about the science behind a trending superfood or the truth about a viral health claim, they provide the insightful, laugh-filled commentary you never knew you needed.
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