On this West Virginia Morning, GLP-1s have quickly become one of the most popular weight loss drugs in America. One in five people have taken them at some point, according to KFF research. But it takes more than a regular shot to be successful. Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer of HealthQ, as part of the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, are your approachable guides to an unapproachable healthcare system.

Also, extreme weather and aging infrastructure are a tough combination for many rural communities. One impact? The quality of drinking water. The Allegheny Front, a public radio program in Pittsburgh that reports on environmental issues in the region, shares its latest story on water quality. Kara Holsopple reports.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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