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GLP-1 Drugs Boost Unemployed Women’s Jobs | Chicago News

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New research reveals GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are doing more than help women shed pounds—they’re unlocking doors to employment and relationships. Unemployed women on these meds saw a 27% jump in hiring after 18 months, while marriage and cohabitation rates rose 29%. The study highlights how weight discrimination impacts career and social opportunities, with the drugs helping women break through barriers to get hired—but not necessarily to get promoted. The findings, drawn from a national survey, suggest these medications could be a powerful tool for economic and social mobility for women facing weight-based bias. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80fe56e7a90b79c5

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