In 2022, more than 5 million prescriptions were written for diabetes drugs to be used for weight loss. The demand spiked because of social media influencers and celebrities touting the benefits. But widespread off-label use of diabetes drugs is raising concerns about cost and shortages.

• Plus, last week’s earthquake becomes Turkey's deadliest in 100 years.
• And, human intervention is keeping manatees alive in Florida – but for how long?

Guests: Axios' Tina Reed and University of Miami's Dr. Jill Richardson.

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Go Deeper:

• Hyped weight loss drugs raise supply, equity concerns
• Wildlife officials bring back feeding program for Florida manatees
• Earthquake becomes Turkey's deadliest in 100 years