Ep 15 The Skinny Bitch and The Faker Face: Ozempic, GLP-1s, Obesity, Prosopagnosia, Faces in the Crowd & Hello Stranger

Medical Media Mixer is your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with entertainment and media. This week, we’re pouring up The Skinny Bitch and the Faker Face while diving into some of today’s most talked-about health topics: CNCBC’s Big Shot: The Ozempic Revolution and Impact X Nightline’s The Skinny Confessions: After Ozempic The science, controversy, and future of GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound How these drugs are reshaping obesity treatment, diabetes care, and even being studied for conditions like Alzheimer’s and addiction A deeper look at prosopagnosia (face blindness) through the lens of pop culture: 🎬 Faces in the Crowd (2011) 📚 Hello Stranger by Katherine Center 🧠 Research on facial recognition disorders and coping strategies From weight loss medications to the hidden struggles of facial recognition disorders, this episode uncovers the intersection of medicine, media, and identity. 🍸 Cocktails of the Week Skinny Bitch – a light cocktail twist inspired by discussions around Ozempic and weight loss Faker Face – a nod to prosopagnosia and the challenges of facial recognition 📚 Sources & References Obesity Obesity Medicine Association – Why is Obesity a Disease? Obesity as a Disease – PMC Treatment Guidelines for Obesity – AJMC GLP-1 Agonists & Medications PubMed: GLP-1 Agonists Overview Biochempeg – History of GLP-1 Development PMC: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Review NCBI – GLP-1 Mechanisms PMC: GLP-1 Cardiovascular Benefits Branded Drugs Wegovy Official Site Zepbound Official Site Ozempic Official Site Mounjaro Official Site Future Indications AASLD – GLP-1 Agonists in Liver Disease BioSpace – GLP-1s & Alzheimer’s ScienceDirect – GLP-1s in OUD Psychology Today – GLP-1s & Mental Health Cocktails Skinny Bitch Recipe Faker Face Cocktail Prosopagnosia / Face Blindness Cleveland Clinic – Prosopagnosia Harvard – How Common is Face Blindness? Faceblind.org – Research Test My Brain – Digital Lab PMC – Prosopagnosia Studies Pop Culture References Faces in the Crowd (2011 Film) Hello Stranger by Katherine Center Brilliant Minds – Oliver Sacks Episodes every Monday ⭐️ Subscribe, Rate and Review! 🍸 Recipes drop on socials Discounts: 15% off Comfrt apparel Purple Carrot: 40% off your first box ClassPass: 2 weeks free 15% off non-alcoholic spirits at The Zero Proof 💳 Support us on Patreon | ☕️ Buy Me a Coffee Contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.