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Hundreds of obese children under 5 needed hospital treatment last year

There were 806 obese toddlers and pre-school children admitted for treatment in hospital in 2021/22, according to NHS figures. Charity bosses say the Government need to do more to tackle the issue

Daily Mirror

Diabetes patients make up majority of those waiting 18 months for an appointment in NHS Ayrshire & Arran

A breakdown of figures for outpatients waiting more than a year and a half for an appointment showed most had diabetes or a similar condition.

Daily Record

Doctors warn of side effects of 'weight loss' drug popular among celebs

The seemingly ‘miracle weight loss’ drug Ozempic – a medication for type 2 diabetes – is gaining more and more popularity everyday, with users sharing their weight loss stories on TikTok and celebrities like Elon Musk opening up about his remarkable weight loss transformation from the drug.

The Times of India

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Research Explains Why High Fat Diet Could Reduce Brain's Ability To Regulate Food intake

The development of medicines for the condition may be aided by a better understanding of the brain's function and the intricate mechanisms that underlie overeating, a behaviour that can result in weight gain and obesity. Read full story on Dynamite News:

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How to tell if your child is underweight

While childhood obesity is undoubtedly one of the greatest health problems among kids, being underweight can also pose several challenges to your child's health.

The Times of India

Tips to reduce dark underarms for men

There are various reasons for underarm pigmentation such as genetics, obesity, use of deodorants with aluminium and harsh chemicals, abrasion caused by shaving, or less exfoliation causing accumulation of dead skin cells. Underarm darkening is a common concern for many people.

The Times of India

Edinburgh woman diagnosed with chronic illness after feeling 'tired and thirsty'

Edinburgh resident and aspiring actress, Fatima Jawara is due to embark on a 24-hour long walk between Edinburgh and Glasgow to raise money and awareness of diabetes after finding out she had the disease.

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GP explains who to blame for going bald and it's not your mum

It is commonly believed that men can predict whether they’ll go bald by looking at their maternal grandfather

Liverpool Echo

Scant obesity training in medical school leaves docs ill-prepared to help patients

Most doctors get little training in the science of obesity or how to counsel people with the disease. As a result, many patients experience stigma in the exam room.

WEKU

Higher obesity levels linked to lower productivity in England, research shows

Report by former government adviser says plan needed to tackle obesity, thought to cost UK economy £27bn a year

The Guardian - UK

Many ate food past use-by date in Xmas run-up, UK survey reveals

Latest ONS data shows that people who ran out of food also struggled to keep warm as prices rose further

The Guardian - UK

Wegovy works. But here's what happens if you can't afford to keep taking the drug

The new weight-loss drugs can be life-changing for people facing health conditions worsened by obesity, but price and spotty insurance coverage may keep them out of reach.

WEKU

Happy Valley villain James Norton has up to 15 insulin jabs a day to control diabetes

James Norton wants to spread the word about the life-threatening condition

Wales Online

Are we right to demonise drink?

Letters: Doctors should focus more on unhealthy diets than alcohol, says David Roberts. But Dr Sheila Gilheany argues for greater awareness of the risks of drinking

The Guardian - UK

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Daily Mirror

Happy Valley star's health battle - how James Norton handles life-threatening condition

Tommy Lee Royce actor James Norton once branded the condition 'a complete b***h' when educating Happy Valley fans about his health battle, and shared his hope a cure for the disease will be found one day

Wales Online

Dog obesity 'epidemic' with certain breeds shown to be at risk

Breeds identified as especially prone to weight gain include Pugs, Beagles, Golden Retrievers and English Springer Spaniels

Chronicle Live

Eating junk food like burgers and chocolate 'makes us fat by delaying digestion'

Findings by researchers show that consuming burgers, cakes and biscuits rewires the brain - reducing our ability to regulate our appetites.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham dad running length of M1 for son after 'life changing' diagnosis

Jamie Austin, 49, who is originally from Nottingham, is undertaking the huge challenge to raise funds after his 12-year-old son, Henry, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes

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Evening Standard

What is UK sugar tax? Study shows tax prevents 5,000 obesity cases in girls every year

There’s no denying, we are a nation of sugar lovers but, according to a recent study, the sugar tax has helped in preventing thousands of children from becoming obese but what is it?

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UK Soft Drink Taxes Associated With Decreased Obesity In Girls

According to a new study published January 26th in PLOS Medicine by Nina Rogers of the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, UK, and colleagues, the implementation of the two-tier soft drinks industry levy in the UK in 2018 was associated with an 8 per cent reduction in obesity…

The Independent UK

Six red flag signs of diabetes doctors want you to have checked

Diabetes UK urges people to get symptoms checked out

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool councillor remains in hospital weeks after sudden illness

Nick Small provided an update on his health from hospital

The Independent UK

Scientists discover why biscuits cause weight gain

Breakthrough could open door to new anti-obesity pill

The Independent UK

What is ‘Ozempic face’? Doctors warn about facial ageing side effect of diabetes medications

“Weight loss may turn back your biological age, but it tends to turn your facial clock forward,” one dermatologist says

The Independent UK

Sugar tax ‘prevents thousands of cases of obesity per year’ in older girls

The tax has led to drinks companies reformulating their drinks to contain less sugar.

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