A cap on insulin costs benefits millions of Americans with diabetes How many people are diagnosed with diabetes in the US? USAFacts · Apr 10, 2023
High inflation, housing costs force many Americans to delay needed care At a health-screening event in Sarasota, Florida, people gathered in a parking lot and waited their turn for blood pressure or diabetes checks. The event was held in Sarasota’s Newtown neighborhood, a historically Black community. Local Tracy Green, 54, joined the line outside a pink-and-white bus that offered free mammograms. Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023
Did you know Beige fat are linked to age-related metabolic changes? Research reveals Researchers have revealed a method to avoid age-related weight gain, which may help to prevent obesity and related health issues such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and chronic inflammation. Read further on Dynamite News; Dynamite News · Apr 9, 2023
British doctor pioneers low-carb diet as cure for obesity and type 2 diabetes A lifestyle approach developed by Dr David Unwin shows benefits that could have significant health implications The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023
Researchers find how Broccoli consumption reduces risk of diseases, protects gut lining Research has revealed, for instance, that increasing the intake of cruciferous vegetables lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 8, 2023
Experts warn new weight loss medications carry long-term concerns Some doctors, psychologists and eating disorder experts worry these new medications, originally developed to treat diabetes, could become a problem long-term. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023
New study links "free sugar" to cancer Free sugar has been linked to cancer, heart attacks, diabetes, obesity, strokes and more ailments Salon · Apr 7, 2023
Obesity is a symptom of a society that doesn’t care Letters: John Atkinson says obesity is almost exclusively a disease of poverty, particularly in children, while Kate Halliwell defends the food and drink industries. Plus letters from Fiona Morgan, Julie Box and Alix Dearing The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023
Food experts condemn UK supermarkets over failure to tackle sugar levels Retailers continue to encourage sugar consumption while paying lip service to healthy eating, report says The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023
‘Hollywood skinny jab’: what do we know about anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic in Australia? Demand for the jab has prompted worldwide shortages of Ozempic, but a new class of drugs has challenged the way we approach obesity The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2023
Plastics touching our food may be making us gain weight Hormone-disrupting chemicals are entering our bodies. We eat 44lbs of plastic in our lifetimes The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2023
Weight-loss breakthrough: Scientists discover clue to why women are more likely to be obese 'His and hers' anti-obesity pills could be on the way Wales Online · Apr 7, 2023
New test to improve ability to predict diabetes risk in advance of any symptoms A NEW test analysing changes to DNA in the blood can improve the ability to predict a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes within a decade,… The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023
Renfrewshire charity celebrating helping 6,000 people in memory of organ donor East Renfrewshire Good Causes has hit an impressive milestone by helping over 6,000 people in memory of an organ donor who helped founder Russell Macmillan. Glasgow Live · Apr 6, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023 New test could help identify risk of developing type 2 diabetes earlier Scientists from the University of Edinburgh made the discovery.
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023 Want to reduce your risk of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure? Limit sugary drinks, says new study Academics said that limiting sugar intake can have significant health benefits.
The Times of India · Apr 5, 2023 Age, not weight, identifies diabetes and prediabetes better, finds new US study; know more Age will help to spot diabetes and prediabetes conditions in adults better, a new study done by researchers from Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University have found. The study has been published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine recently.
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023 Sophie Turner condemns weight-loss drug ads in New York City subway: ‘WTF’ NYC subway ads promote new weight-loss program using injectable semaglutide medications
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023 The Guardian view on obesity: prevention is as important as cure Editorial: Treatments that allow people to live healthier lives are welcome, but ministers must tackle the causes of this condition
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023 Influencer calls out advertisements for weight-loss drugs in New York City subway stations: ‘Dystopian’ ‘Not only do we advertise prescription drugs in the US, we paper the stairs of the train with them,’ influencer says
Marie Claire · Apr 3, 2023 So, is Wegovy the same as Ozempic? Your need-to-knows about the controversial over-the-counter weight loss drugs Two experts explain.
Birmingham Post · Apr 3, 2023 Polyphotonix strikes deal with diabetes care firm for innovative sleep mask The link-up has been described as a 'turning point' for the County Durham firm and a step towards it international expansion
Bristol Post · Apr 3, 2023 'MAN v FAT Football' launches second Bristol club to help players lose weight "The first session was really daunting - but everyone was welcoming"
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023 Pandemic pounds push 10,000 U.S. Army soldiers into obesity Obesity in the U.S. military surged during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023 Revealed: maker of Wegovy ‘skinny jab’ is funding NHS weight-loss services Critics fear conflict of interest as Novo Nordisk helps medics ‘reduce unnecessary barriers’ to treatment for obesity