Declining standards of care for stroke patients must be reversed, says charity Figures from audit of England, Wales and Northern Ireland show some basic care now worse than decade ago The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
Health: New type of blood test could identify children at risk of diabetes Scientists have developed a novel blood test that uses lipids to identify children who are more susceptible to obesity-related problems, such as liver and heart disease. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 17, 2024
Pink fishy goo makes bad news palatable The shortage of taramasalata because of strike action is a cheery irritation amid a sea of gloom The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024
Voices: Why fashion is going backwards when it comes to women’s bodies COMMENT: Thanks to Ozempic, thin is back in, and British Vogue’s Chioma Nnadi says we should all be concerned. Olivia Petter explains why body positivity is a trend that appears to be over The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024
Could weight loss drugs fix UK’s unemployment problem? US pharmaceuticals group Eli Lilly is to conduct trials of its weight-loss drugs in the UK. Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2024
Walk For 10 Minutes After Every Hour Of Sitting To Reduce Blood Pressure, Study Suggests The study found that sitting for more than six hours per day during childhood and continuing the habit into adulthood can raise blood pressure by 4mmHg. Medical Daily · Nov 15, 2024
Supersize US: Without ‘immediate action’ nearly 260 million Americans will be overweight or obese by 2050 Researchers said the analysis lays bare a ‘decades-long-failure’ to tackle the overweight and obesity epidemic The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
World Diabetes Day: what is the theme this year? The global movement aims to raise awareness for diabetes and its impacts on people around the world Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024
Global Diabetes Rate Has Doubled In Last 30 Years: Study The percentage of adults suffering from diabetes across the world has doubled over the past three decades, the biggest rises coming in developing countries, a study said Wednesday. International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024
Why have diabetes rates doubled over the past 30 years – and what can be done about it? Rates of diabetes in adults have risen to 14%, an epidemic enabled by unhealthy lifestyles and an ageing population The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024
More than 800 million people around the world have diabetes, study finds Scientists say increase from 1990 to 2022 was largest in low- and middle-income countries and lack of treatment ‘concerning’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024
Genetic flaw might be key to stopping people craving sugary treats – study The findings open up the possibility of developing treatments to target the gene in order to help curb population-wide sugar intake. The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024
Woman from Wales died after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, inquest hears Janet Savage went into cardiac arrest after injury to abdominal aorta during operation in August last year The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024
New ‘game changer’ stop smoking pill to be given to thousands on NHS Experts say the pill could help 85,000 people quit smoking a year The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Nov 10, 2024 Food giants accused of selling less-healthy products to poorer countries The world’s largest food and beverage companies are selling less healthy products in low-income countries compared to those in wealthier nations – contributing to the global obesity crisis as packaged foods become more prevalent worldwide, a report has warned.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2024 Ahlia says her GP ‘laughed in her face’ when she asked for a water birth – and that weight stigma in pregnancy has to stop Australian researchers propose a new model to reduce ‘mum shaming’ over body size, which has negative health outcomes for mother and child
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024 Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you up
The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2024 Scottish nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug THE death of a Scottish nurse has been linked to a weight-loss drug approved on the NHS.
Dynamite News · Nov 8, 2024 Mother's health issues may be pose risk to her children Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS and obesity are more likely to have smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head NTNU. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024 Tax unhealthy foods to tackle obesity, say campaigners Health and children’s groups urge UK ministers to impose levies on products containing too much salt or sugar
Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024 Is micro-dosing Ozempic really a side effect-free way to lose weight? The latest buzz around the popular weight loss drugs Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy is to reduce the doseage to avoid the negative effects of normal doses. But does it have dangers too? Jessica Salter reports
Medical Daily · Nov 6, 2024 Pregnant Mothers With Obesity And PCOS At Higher Risk Of Having Smaller Babies: Study On average, babies born to mothers with PCOS faced a higher risk of growth restriction, and the effects were more pronounced in mothers who were obese.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024 Children as young as two treated for obesity-related illness in England NHS data shows one in 10 reception-age pupils now have obesity as experts warn of public health crisis
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024 Obesity among children leaving primary school falls for third year in a row The data is from the Government’s national child measurement programme, which covers mainstream state-maintained schools in England.
Medical Daily · Nov 5, 2024 National Diabetes Awareness Month: Expert Dietitian Dispels Common Misconceptions Learn about the crucial role that a nutritious diet plays in preventing and managing diabetes, while Laurel Deinininger-Kimmerly, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator from Florida debunks common myths that could affect effective management.