Point of contention: should I use the HCG injection to lose weight?

Human chorionic gonadotropin is sometimes prescribed for weight loss. Is it the ‘magic pill’ you’ve been looking for?

07 February 2021 - 19:00 By Devlin Brown

Nothing sells better than a magic pill or injection. Except, of course, if it’s a vaccination — then we’ll hear 101 reasons why it’s unsafe...

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