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On Call with Dr. Kumar: What's the deal with all these weight loss drugs?

On Call with Dr. Kumar: What's the deal with weight loss drugs?
On Call with Dr. Kumar: What's the deal with weight loss drugs? 04:42

NEW YORK -- The market for weight loss drugs is exploding and expected to keep growing into a multi-billion dollar industry.

You've probably seen the headlines or posts on social media about these medications, and celebrities have helped build the buzz around them. 

One estimate finds almost 42% of Americans are considered obese. So should weight issues be treated with medication, like any other disease?

Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS2 with her take on these weight loss drugs. 

Watch her full interview above for more information. 

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