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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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

“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.

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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

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 Independent 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

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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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Evening Standard

Weight-loss jabs for children ‘are effective and help prevent mealtime battles’

Weight loss jabs, also known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, work by reducing food cravings.

The Guardian - UK

Becoming obese under age of 30 ‘raises risk of early death by at least 75%’

Study finds early adulthood weight gain has disproportionate effect on mortality risk

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With a strong cash position and a robust pipeline, both growth stocks are poised to generate significant long-term returns.

The Conversation

Marketing unhealthy food as good for kids is fuelling obesity in South Africa: how to curb it

Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing public health challenge in South Africa. In 2016, 13% of the country’s children were reported to be obese. This is predicted to double by 2030.

Euronews

Weight loss drugs could slash cancer risks by 41% compared to surgery, researchers claim

Larger studies are needed to confirm the findings, which offer the latest evidence that the medicines can do much more than help people lose weight.

The Independent UK

First head-to-head trial of obesity drugs reveals best jab for weight loss

More than three-quarters of patients taking both drugs reported at least one side effect

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss jabs could halve risk of obesity-related cancers, study finds

Experts say findings are transformational and could herald new era of preventive medicine

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