As GLP-1 adoption grows and new applications for the drugs come to light, experts say that could have sweeping impacts for both health outcomes and the economy.

Serena Williams is under fire from fans after she revealed she lost more than 30 pounds with the help of a GLP-1 medication. Some critics are saying she is reiterating the narrative that you need to take medication to be healthy and achieve an acceptable standard of beauty.

Serena Williams has long been known for her dominance on the tennis court, but her latest headlines have nothing to do with championships. The 43-year-old former world No. 1 revealed last week that she lost 31 pounds with the help of GLP-1, a prescription drug that's become widely discussed for its rapid weight-loss results.