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Calls to end ‘harmful’ calorie labels on restaurant menus

The move was originally made to tackle the country’s obesity crisis

The Independent UK

This Little-Known Stock Just Doubled on Weight-Loss Drug News. Analysts Think It Has 400% Upside Potential From Here.

This weight-loss underdog doubled in a single day last week and could deliver even bigger rewards.

Barchart

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

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7 things to borrow from Japanese culture to never get fat

When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight and staying fit, the Japanese seem to have cracked the code. Their culture is rich with habits that support a balanced lifestyle, and they appear to age gracefully without the concerns of obesity that many people face today. The secret? It's not…

The Times of India

Semaglutide: a "wonder drug" with risks

New research is finding semaglutide, a diabetes and obesity drug, has a lot to teach about how the body works

Salon

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.

The Texas Tribune

Why is obesity linked to irregular heart rhythms? Researchers found 1 potential mechanism

Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure and even premature death.

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People on Ozempic may have fewer heart attacks, strokes and addictions – but more nausea, vomiting and stomach pain

Ozempic and Wegovy are increasingly available in Australia and worldwide to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.

The Conversation

7 health hacks that can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases

Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity are becoming more common in today’s fast-paced world. The good news? Many of these conditions can be prevented or their risks reduced with small, simple changes in our daily routine. If you're looking to live a healthier life and lower your chances…

The Times of India

Every Drink Elevates Your Cancer Risk. So, How Much Alcohol You Can Safely Drink?

Alcohol is the third-most preventable cause of cancer in the U.S, putting it just behind tobacco and obesity.

Inverse

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

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: What new research about the limits of the body mass index might tell us about obesity

In today’s newsletter: An international commission has called for a ‘radical overhaul’ of the way obesity is diagnosed, raising concerns about the limitations of body mass index (BMI) as a diagnostic tool

The Guardian - UK

The significance of maintaining an ideal calorie intake for health and wellness

Calories are more than just numbers on a food label—they are the units of energy that fuel our bodies. Maintaining an optimal calorie intake is crucial for achieving a balance between energy consumption and expenditure, to carry out vital functions like breathing, blood circulation, digestion, physical activities, cognitive processes and…

The Times of India

Forget BMI – there’s a 2,000 year-old technique for measuring body fat that’s more useful

It’s the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticised again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group of experts is denouncing it as a diagnostic tool for obesity. They say that doctors should look at the overall health of a patient when diagnosing obesity, not just…

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4 signs of fatty liver visible on a person's body

Fatty liver is a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver, which can sometimes lead to serious health problems. While it may not always show symptoms in the early stages, certain visible signs on the body can indicate this condition. The National Institute of Diabetics and Digestive and…

The Times of India

New definition of obesity does not rely only on BMI: Know what it is

With Ozempic and other weight loss drugs in use, researchers have released the revised definition of obesity. The revised definition is published in The Lancet Diabetes Endocrinology and stresses on adiposity and its effect on the body instead of just body mass index or BMI.

The Independent UK

Forcing children to finish meals could be fuelling obesity crisis

Children need portion sizes that reflect their body size

International Business Times

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.

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Evening Standard

Large portions and forcing children to finish meals ‘could be fuelling obesity’

Almost a third of parents say they need more guidance on deciding the appropriate portion sizes for their children.

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 Conversation

How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment

Obesity is linked to many common diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease and knee osteoarthritis.

Fortune

58 medical experts propose to overhaul BMI usage in obesity diagnosis and treatment

Over one billion people in the world are estimated to have obesity. Some experts believe its treatment and diagnosis need a radical change.

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.

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