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How Making GLP-1s Available Over the Counter Can Unlock Their Full Potential

Drugs like Ozempic might not only address obesity but also alcoholism, smoking, and drug addiction.

Reason

‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ & More: What is the Obsession Behind Reality Shows Following the Morbidly Obese?

Reality television has long captivated audiences by providing glimpses into lives vastly different from our own. Among the myriad of reality TV genres, shows focusing on morbidly obese individuals, such as 1000-Lb. Sisters and My 600-Lb. Life, has garnered significant attention. These programs delve into the daily struggles, health challenges,…

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New Study Reveals Ozempic and Weight-Loss Drugs May Reduce Risk of Obesity-Linked Cancers

A recent study reveals that weight-loss medications such as Ozempic may reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, including colorectal and breast cancer. Experts emphasise the importance of further research to confirm these promising findings.

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Obesity in dogs: Vet’s guide to signs, risks, and treatment

How to spot the signs and reduce the risks of this serious but preventable condition

PetsRadar

Thousands tackle diabetes risk using NHS scheme of exercise and healthy eating

The Healthier You Programme aims to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through personalised support.

Evening Standard

Takeaways facing portion size limits under council pilot scheme in obesity clampdown

A COUNCIL could soon order takeaways and fast-food restaurants to cut down on the portion sizes of food they offer in an attempt to tackle obesity…

The National (Scotland)

Some Africans have seen a big belly as a sign of wealth. It’s killing them

The contrast highlights Kenya’s growing inequality and the popularity of fast and processed foods

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Can weight loss drugs help you drink less alcohol?

There is growing evidence that Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs might help people drink less alcohol, but more research is needed.

LiveScience

WeightWatchers scraps business model to team up with anti-obesity drugs provider

Brand shifts away from dieting towards weight-loss injections after filing for bankruptcy in the US

The Guardian - UK

Half a billion young people will be obese or overweight by 2030, report finds

Health of adolescents worldwide has reached a ‘tipping point’, authors of Lancet commission analysis warn

The Guardian - UK

Is this bad for my health? Kenyan study tests three types of warning labels on food

The Conversation

Weight loss jabs sent through the post ‘could help 15 million people and boost economic growth’

Obesity costs society about £98 billion a year, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) says

The Independent UK

Junk food is addictive. Drugs like Ozempic treat addiction. But when will we tackle Big Food like we did Big Tobacco?

Since Ozempic hit the public consciousness as a weight-loss medication, one in eight Americans have tried it (or a version of it) to lose weight.

The Conversation

How weight-loss wonder drugs are redefining the way our bodies work

Medications such as Ozempic have transformed obesity treatment and are now leading a healthcare revolution

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The Independent UK

Two in three adults could be obese by 2050 World Heart Report warns

More than 800 million people are said to be living with obesity globally

The Guardian - UK

Tackling factors that cause obesity is key to helping people live healthy lives

Letter: Dr Charis Bridger Staatz says environmental forces have the biggest impact on low-income households

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“Ozempic Tongue” Is The Latest “Nasty” Side Effect Of Weight-Loss Meds, As More Celebs Speak Out

Celebrities have been talking about how their taste buds have changed since they added Ozempic-like medications to their weight loss regimen.

The Independent UK

Weight loss drugs could give you more control over your drinking, say experts

As many as two-thirds of people on the drugs saw their consumption slashed by nearly two-thirds

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The Independent UK

Expert reveals the secret combination for long-term weight loss

Recent research shows combining weight loss with blood sugar control is even more effective for reducing health risks

The Guardian - UK

NHS must accelerate use of weight-loss jabs, say obesity experts

New research finds Wegovy can reduce risk of heart attack, early death and stroke within three months of treatment

The Guardian - UK

The toxic debate about obesity rages on. But at least we know if Mounjaro or Wegovy is better for weight loss

I was recently asked to explain the media’s attitude to weight loss drugs. And the more I tried, the more sheepish I became, says Zoe Williams

The Independent UK

Obesity before 30 almost doubles risk of dying young

Experts stressed the study was a ‘wake-up call’ that obesity can increase the risk of an early death

Medical Daily

This Simple Body Measure In Kids May Predict Heart Disease Risk By Age 10

A recent study suggests it is not just how much a child weighs, but where they carry that weight, that could signal their risk of heart disease as early as age 10.

The Independent UK

Health experts reveal weight-loss jabs can ‘prevent mealtime battles’ for children

Health experts presented findings showing the drugs helped severely obese youngsters shed pounds on top of the diet and lifestyle plan they were already following

The Guardian - UK

Weight loss jabs in obese children can help avoid mealtime rows, study says

Liraglutide is found to have beneficial impact on weight and families report reduced conflicts around food

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