Bhargavi Sakthivel

HealthGood Morning America What to know about the ‘oat-zempic’ weight loss trend With the use of drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro growing in popularity for weight loss, some people are trying to get similar results using a lower-cost and easily accessible option, dry oats. Experts say this trend does not mimic the way these drugs used for weight loss work and could have negative health impacts. Anita Soth of California told “Good Morning America” she decided to try a meal replacement drink known as ‘oat-zempic’ in order to lose weight for an upcoming trip.

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85%

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  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen claims that reducing deficits is necessary and fiscally sustainable

Conflicts of Interest

50%

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  • The article does not mention any other sources or experts who disagree with the Treasury Secretary
  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen may have a conflict of interest as she is part of the administration that enacted Trump's tax cuts

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100%

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80%

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  • The article does not provide any evidence for how unsustainable the debt-to-GDP ratio is
  • The article uses misleading language to present one-sided and unsupported claims about US debt danger

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CBO Warns US Federal Government Debt to Reach 123% of GDP by 2034 with Trump's Tax Cuts in Place and Possible Bond Market Crisis

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 The US federal government debt is projected to reach 116% of GDP by 2034, even higher than during World War II. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warns that this projection is based on rosy assumptions and plugging in current market views on interest rates raises the debt-to-GDP ratio to 123%. If ex-President Donald Trump's tax cuts remain in place, the burden gets even higher. The CBO also warns of a potential bond market crisis if policymakers try to take action and there is a market reaction.