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Could recognising obesity as a disease help tackle fatphobia in France?

Obesity rates in France have doubled since the late 1990s, affecting around 10 million people. Behind those numbers are lives shaped not just by health concerns, but by judgment, exclusion, and silence. Now, a growing push to recognise obesity as a disease is challenging both medical norms and deep-rooted stigma.

Radio France Internationale

This gut bacteria can help prevent obesity. Here’s how to boost it

Your diet can affect the amount of akkermansia muciniphila you have

The Independent UK

There’s a new push to put whole milk back in schools. Here’s why

Whole and 2 percent milk has been banned from school meals since 2012

The Independent UK

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This controversial diet may hold a key for reversing biological aging

A new small study finds that certain nutritional choices may be a way to keep biological age low and even reverse it.

Fortune

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

Mexico says a government-sponsored junk food ban in schools has taken effect as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics

The Independent UK

Coffey: Companies privately admitted net-zero policies increasing cost of food

The Tory former deputy prime minister also spoke of her personal experience of trying to lose weight as peers considered food and obesity policy.

Evening Standard

Podcast: French wine in Africa, confronting obesity, video game giant

The Nigerian woman helping Bordeaux wine find new markets in Africa. Confronting France's fatphobia by classifying obesity as a disease. And the story of the French video game company behind the hit game Assassin's Creed.

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Welsh supermarkets to be banned from displaying junk food near tills

The Senedd has agreed to implement new rules on how and where foods high in fat, salt and sugar can be promoted in Welsh supermarkets from March 2026.

The Independent UK

The paradox of weight loss: why losing pounds may not always lead to better health

One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognise as an obsession with weight control. Thin was in, and magazines promoted a variety of diets, each claiming effectiveness, often accompanied by images of beautiful, slim models. Not much has changed.

The Conversation

Type 2 diabetes increases risk of liver and pancreatic cancers, study shows

Chance of developing some of the most lethal tumours up to five times higher in women recently diagnosed with condition

The Guardian - UK

Mounjaro: As Eli Lilly's blockbuster anti-obesity drug comes to India, expert lists key side effects

Eli Lilly's blockbuster drug 'Mounjaro' was launched in India on Thursday. The pharma manufacturer said it has launched a first-of-its-kind medication for obesity and type 2 diabetes in the country after obtaining approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). The company said it has introduced Mounjaro in a…

The Times of India

Popular diabetes drug, Mounjaro, launched in India

Mounjaro (tirzepatide), a breakthrough drug for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and obesity, has been released in India. The drug has been approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).

The Times of India

The Observer view: NHS job cuts may exacerbate health service’s challenges

Staff shortages, obesity and an ageing population all pose deep questions for which structural reorganisation has no answer

The Guardian - UK

Ozempic can cost almost $2,000 a year. An Australian peak medical body says it should be on the PBS for weight loss

Research shows weight loss-inducing semaglutide medicines can help lower the risk of cardiovascular conditions and sleep apnea

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How the left wins: Tell the right story

Sociologist Jessica Calarco explains why the right keeps winning, and how progressive narratives can turn the tide

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Hegseth to overhaul US military lawyers in effort to relax rules of war

System overhaul announced as new judge advocate generals being nominated after purge of predecessors. Plus, study finds marriage triples obesity risk in men – but not women

Evening Standard

What is preclinical obesity? The warning signs you are in the 'danger zone' and how to solve it

A new diagnostic framework has shifted away from defining peoples’ bodies by body mass index

The Independent UK

Study reveals how marriage affects men’s waistlines

There’s a big difference between married men and women

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Married men really do let themselves go, study finds

Experts found the risks of being overweight increase for both sexes when married, but appear to be particularly acute for men

The Independent UK

Being married triples the risk of obesity in men

Experts found the risks of being overweight increase for both sexes when married

The Guardian - UK

Marriage triples risk of obesity in men – but not women, study reveals

Polish research also finds increased risk of both sexes being overweight if married

The Independent UK

Being married triples the risk of obesity in men, study suggests

Married men were 3.2 times more likely to be obese than unmarried men while no such link was found for married women.

The Conversation

Short-term dietary changes can lead to obesity, shows research

After a long, stressful day at work, or when pressed for time, the temptation to have a quick, satisfying snack – like crisps or a chocolate bar – can be strong. Research shows that these ultra-processed, high-calorie foods play a significant role in the development of obesity, but the lasting…

The Times of India

Removing this food from diet can help reduce almost 4 kilos, say scientists

A lot is being spoken about weight loss these days. Obesity is spreading like an epidemic and health experts are worried about the early onset of obesity in populations across the world. While physical activity and movement plays a key role in weight management, diet plays a crucial role too.

The Independent UK

Hardest Geezer suggests daily 5km runs to tackle Britain’s obesity crisis

The ultramarathon runner is set to run a 3,000km mountainous trail which spans the length of New Zealand

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