Novo Nordisk vs. Hims & Hers: The Lawsuit Changing Weight Loss Medicine

Dr. Kate Dee

Published on: 01/03/2026

A major legal battle between Novo Nordisk and Hims & Hers could reshape the future of weight loss medicine — and directly impact patients using compounded GLP-1 medications. In this episode of Med Spa Confidential, Dr. Kate Dee breaks down the lawsuit over oral semaglutide, explains what Novo Nordisk is really asking the courts to do, and why the end of the FDA shortage loophole changes everything for compounding pharmacies. She also shares her clinical perspective on why tirzepatide may outperform semaglutide, and what emerging treatments like retatrutide could mean for the future of obesity care. If you're currently using compounded semaglutide — or considering starting a GLP-1 medication — this is essential listening before your next prescription.

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She Paid $5,000. Here's What Was in the Syringe.

Dr. Kate Dee

Published on: 22/02/2026

What if the person injecting you had no license, no training, and no idea what was in the syringe? Dr. Kate Dee breaks down a disturbing Florida arrest involving a woman running a cosmetic clinic from her home and charging thousands for so-called professional treatments. What doctors later found in the victim’s body tells a very different story. To put a human face on the risk, Dr. Dee speaks with past guest Bea Amma, who survived a nearly identical experience in 2021. Five years later, Bea shares a raw update on her ongoing recovery — from months in the hospital to years of IV antibiotics and multiple surgeries. This isn’t just news. For Bea, it’s still deeply personal.

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Is Your Med Spa Really Qualified to Heal Your Gut?

Dr. Kate Dee

Published on: 11/02/2026

Gut health is the newest luxury add-on at med spas — but are the people selling these programs actually qualified to treat digestive disorders? Before you spend thousands on supplements, peptides, or IV drips, here’s what a board-certified gastroenterologist says real gut care should look like — and the red flags every patient needs to know.

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Hundreds of MedSpas New Jersey Could Be Shutting Down Soon

Dr. Kate Dee

Published on: 11/02/2026

Hundreds of New Jersey med spas may be facing shutdown as pandemic-era emergency orders expire. With just 30 days to comply, nurse practitioners must now secure physician supervision or close their doors. What does this mean for patients — and is oversight about safety or paperwork?

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