India, Nov. 27 -- M ichelle Obama appeared noticeably slimmer in a recent photoshoot, prompting online discussion about her weight loss. Some social media users have speculated - without evidence - that her appearance could be related to weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, though there is no indication that she uses any such drug. For context, Ozempic is a prescription medication used to help manage type-2 diabetes. Its active ingredient, semaglutide, helps regulate blood-sugar levels and can also reduce appetite. The former US First Lady, 61, has been speaking extensively about style and self-expression following the release of her fashion-focused memoir The Look in early November. Conversation about her appearance first gained traction in March, when her stylist posted a photograph in which she looked particularly lean. In 2022, she explained that she experienced menopause symptoms, including hot flashes and gradual weight gain, and that these shifts encouraged her to be more mindful of diet and exercise. Michelle has also discussed how fashion shaped her public image during her husband Barack Obama's presidency. In her podcast IMO: The Look, she described the pressure to present herself flawlessly, knowing her appearance could influence perceptions of future minority leaders: "A lot of my fashion choices were about using the language as a way to send a message about beauty, about culture, about the American spirit, about inclusion."...