New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- When comedian Aishwarya Mohanraj revealed that she lost 22kg in six months using the injectable drug Mounjaro, the internet reacted instantly - with admiration, scepticism and confusion all colliding at once. But beyond the headline-worthy number lies a more important conversation about who these drugs are meant for, how they work, and what risks come with them.

Prescription injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro were originally developed to manage diabetes. Over the past year, they have entered mainstream discussion as potential weight-loss aids, fuelled by celebrity disclosures and viral before-and-after posts. For many viewers, this has created unrealistic expectations - and, in some cases, dangerous sel...