The New Weight Loss Medications: Success, Surprises, and What's Next

The headlines haven't slowed down, and neither has the need for clearer answers on weight loss medications. Dr. Holly Wyatt and Dr. James Hill return for The New Weight Loss Medications: Success, Surprises, and What's Next on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at noon (CT). Two years ago, the new weight loss medications began changing the conversation about obesity treatment. Today, millions of people have taken medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound—and a new set of questions has emerged. Do you need to stay on these medications forever? What happens if you stop? Why do some people have dramatic success while others struggle? What have we learned about long-term weight loss, side effects, and maintaining results? Join obesity experts Dr. Holly Wyatt and Dr. James Hill for a candid, evidence-based discussion of what we know, what has surprised us, and what questions still remain. Drawing on the latest research and real-world experience, they will separate headlines from reality and explore how these medications fit into a long-term strategy for weight management and health. Whether you are considering treatment, currently taking a medication, or wondering what comes next, this webinar will provide practical insights into one of the most important developments in obesity treatment. About Our Guests Dr. Holly Wyatt, UAB professor in Nutrition Sciences, has more than 20 years of clinical experience in weight reduction using behavioral treatment, dietary therapy, physical activity interventions, weight loss medications, and surgery. She was the medical director for seasons four and five of ABC’s TV show Extreme Weight Loss and has spent much of her research career following more than 10,000 “successful losers” in the National Weight Control Registry. Dr. James Hill is one of the world's foremost experts in obesity and weight management. Dr. Hill is Director of the Nutrition Obesity Research Center and a professor at UAB. He is co-founder of the Nation