Thousands are sharing side effects of weight-loss drugs doctors may miss, study suggests - CTV News

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

AI Briefing

Thousands of people are sharing hidden side effects of weight-loss medications that doctors may be missing, according to a study.
Researchers used AI to scan 400,000 Reddit posts to flag potential risks of GLP-1 medications, a type of weight-loss pill.
The study's findings suggest that doctors may be overlooking these side effects, which can be serious and in some cases, life-threatening.