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Young trans patients denied hormone therapy amid probe

Critics slam a state government's suspension of hormone therapies for young trans patients amid a probe, saying it will cause "immeasurable trauma".

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Why isn’t Ozempic on Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for weight loss? And should it be?

The drug is subsidised for treatment of type 2 diabetes but experts say it could help reduce other health problems associated with severe obesity

The Guardian - AU

Dr. Ergin's Holistic Diabetes Care: How SugarMD Is Empowering Women To Take Control

SugarMD offers a lifeline of hope for women seeking a holistic approach. This transformative care is now reaching women worldwide, including those in Australia, where access to innovative diabetes solutions is increasingly vital.

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Think Being Overweight Hurts Happiness? Study Reveals Surprising Twist

A recent study reveals that the relationship between body weight and emotional well-being is more complex than previously thought.

Medical Daily

Increase regulation of online sale of weight-loss jabs, pharmacists say

Current rules leave door open for medicines to be supplied without appropriate patient consultation, association says

The Guardian - UK

Pharmacy leaders issue fresh warning over online sales of weight loss jabs

Pharmacists say they are aware of people being wrongly prescribed the drugs who have previously had eating disorders, or whose body weight is low.

Evening Standard

In Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, a push for residents to lose weight and curb diabetes

In Brownsville, the city and local hospital have helped residents lose more than 23,000 pounds since 2008.

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“Publicly Humiliated”: Oprah Opens Up On “Thin People” After Taking Ozempic-Like Weight Loss Med

Oprah Winfrey touched upon being “publicly humiliated” for her weight for decades on the podcast episode and used to think she “deserved” it. The post “Publicly Humiliated”: Oprah Opens Up On “Thin People” After Taking Ozempic-Like Weight Loss Med first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Weight-loss jabs could be linked to lower risk of several conditions including stroke and dementia

Researchers said weight-loss drugs could affect health in eye-opening ways, but other experts say more work needs to be done to confirm this

The Independent UK

Got Prediabetes? Nutritionist Recommends Simple Hacks To Reverse It

Prediabetes could be the beginning of all your chronic woes. But what if you could reverse the condition without medications or complicated treatments?

Medical Daily

Tory MP reveals he used weight-loss injections to lose five stone

Sir Alec Shelbrooke said he has struggled with his weight throughout his life.

Evening Standard

Weight-loss jabs may have wider health benefits, study suggests

The study was based on analysis of data from 2.4 million participants.

Evening Standard

Weight-loss jabs linked to reduced risk of 42 conditions including dementia

Psychotic disorders also among conditions found less likely when people with diabetes took medications found in jabs

The Guardian - UK

After call to overhaul diagnosis of obesity, how can you tell if your weight is a problem?

Report by Lancet Commission says BMI should be used as ‘screening tool’ rather than determining factor

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The Independent UK

Medicare announces 15 new drugs chosen for price negotiations, including popular weight loss drug Ozempic

Any negotiated prices will go into effect in 2027, federal health officials say

Evening Standard

OPINION - A London hospital is prescribing weight-loss jobs, but this is why they're a bad use of precious NHS cash

So, how should we feel about the news that Guy’s hospital is one of the first in the country to prescribe weight-loss jabs on the NHS?

Medical Daily

That Extra Sausage May Harm Your Brain: Here's How Red And Processed Meats Affect Cognitive Health

Researchers now urge cutting back on red meat, particularly processed ones, to reduce the risk of memory issues and dementia.

The Independent UK

Forcing children to finish meals could be fuelling obesity crisis

Children need portion sizes that reflect their body size

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Is Obesity A Disease? Sometimes But Not Always, Experts Decide

Do people with obesity have an illness? When obesity affects the functions of people's organs, it should be considered a distinct illness called "clinical obesity," the commission said.

The Independent UK

Experts row back on ‘flawed’ BMI as millions wrongly diagnosed with obesity

Roughly 20% of people who used to be classified as obese will no longer meet the definition

The Guardian - UK

Reframing obesity may end the diagnosis debate, but the health challenges remain

Assessment of the condition could face overhaul, but governments, companies and communities still have work to do

The Guardian - UK

Call to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMI

Lancet commission’s report calls for global shake-up and suggests looking at measures such as waist-to-height ratios and ill-health symptoms

The Independent UK

People ‘being misdiagnosed’ on obesity, say experts

Researchers have said there needs to be a more ‘nuanced’ way to measure obesity.

Evening Standard

Can you really eat carbs and still lose weight?

From freezing bread to cooling your pasta, there are ways to hack your diet and shift stubborn pounds while still eating all your favourite foods

The Guardian - AU

66 days to cut down sugar: ‘I find myself enjoying the sweetness of my lip balm’

With a family history of diabetes, Sharlotte Thou knows she has to reduce the amount of sucrose in her diet. Will nine weeks be enough to tame her sweet tooth?

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