The United Kingdom will study whether the use of weight loss drugs could get people back to work. UK Health Minister Wes Streeting announced last month that US drug manufacturer Eli Lilly will begin a five-year trial in Greater Manchester to test if the company’s weight loss drug could curb the UK’s unemployment crisis.

Jim Gaffigan isn't ashamed to admit he jumped on the weight-loss medication bandwagon. In a new interview, the comedian revealed that when the scale hit 270 pounds last year, he decided to start taking Mounjaro,

Comedian Jim Gaffigan is the first to admit his weight has fluctuated over the years. After reaching 270 lbs., he decided to try medication — and has since lost 50 lbs. "I feel good," he tells PEOPLE.

Jim Gaffigan has a sleek new look to match his recent Hollywood renaissance, which includes his hilarious turn on SNL as vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz.