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Drugs that melt away pounds still present more questions than answers, but Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could be key tools in reducing the obesity epidemic

In the past five years, several new drugs have been brought to market that could lead to a profound, if not revolutionary, change in how health care providers – and the public – view weight loss.

The Conversation

Weight-loss surgery is becoming more common among US teens

A study suggests that more U.S. teens with obesity are getting weight-loss surgeries, in line with official guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

LiveScience

Brown fat breakthrough could lead to new obesity treatments, study suggests

Research is the first to reveal the molecular structure of a protein that allows good fat to burn off calories as heat.

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Study finds how obesity increases mental disorders risk throughout life

Obesity increases the likelihood of having mental illnesses considerably. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back? Here's what we know about slow and fast weight loss

When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want relief from health problems and discomfort.

The Conversation

India sees reduction in stunting; but wasting, obesity are concerns: report

The Joint Malnutrition Estimates (JME) released by UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank shows there is insufficient progress to reach the 2025 World Health Assembly (WHA) global nutrition targets and only about one-third of all countries are ‘on track’ to halve the number of children affected by stunting by 2030.

The Hindu

New Brit research shows there's no such thing as 'healthy fat'

Even if you stick to a healthy diet, being fat still leaves you at a greater risk of health problems

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New WHO Guidance Says to Avoid Fake Sugars — Here’s What You Should Use Instead

Artificial sweeteners are up to 400 times sweeter by weight – but provide no or negligible energy.

Inverse

The Important — And Overlooked — Caveat Behind Pfizer's Rival To Novo Nordisk In Diabetes

Pfizer hasn't committed to sending a diabetes drug into Phase 3 testing. Instead, the company is waiting on results for another drug,

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Building a nutrition programme? Understanding how people behave is key

Undernutrition contributes to up to 45% of child deaths in African countries. At the same time, child obesity rates have doubled between 2006 and 2016. More than 40% of women of reproductive age are anaemic. And 13.7% of infants have low weight at birth. Stunting in the African region is…

The Conversation

Study shows 80% of voters support junk food advertising ban

YouGov poll for the Obesity Health Alliance shows position of voters on issue

Evening Standard

Eight out of 10 adults support ban on advertising junk food to children

‘We deserve to have more control over the food and drink that’s available and marketed to us’

The Independent UK

Most adults support a ban on advertising unhealthy food to children – poll

The Obesity Health Alliance said it was deeply concerned about the growing problem of excess weight.

The Independent UK

Ards and North Down Council leading NI fight against obesity

Obesity levels and associated illness in the borough is greater than the NI average

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Pfizer Stock Jumps After Diabetes Drug Tops Ozempic In Weight Loss

An oral drug from Pfizer led to faster weight loss than weekly injections of Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic. Pfizer stock jumped.

Bristol Post

Bristol local food plan aims to cut obesity and tackle climate change

Obesity levels are rising in Bristol and across the country

Wales Online

Bacteria leaking from our guts is making people fatter, say scientists

Endotoxins are also driving disease such as type 2 diabetes

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Study discovers link between obesity with oral cancer immune escape

A study discovered a method through which obesity affects the ability of some oral cancers to evade the immune system. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Independent UK

Toxins leaking from the gut ‘are damaging fat cells and driving weight gain’

Microbe fragments from the leaky gut are able to enter the blood stream and directly affect how well fat cells function.

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Uncontrolled hunger in teenagers living with obesity can have several consequences

The international study discovered that hunger-barrier ALwO are more likely to be female and more inclined to claim that being bullied because of their weight makes them unhappy. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Toddlers’ gut bacteria may predict future obesity, study suggests

Researchers identify differences in bacteria that colonise the gut in adults living with obesity

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Leeches have had a long (and strange) medical history from treating headaches to obesity

The use of leeches is a blood-thirsty practice that's been helping us heal for millennia. Medicine has moved on since they were "used like aspirin" to treat conditions like obesity, but there is still a place for them today.

The Guardian - UK

Balloon pills and cold showers: experts’ ideas for losing weight

Acupuncture and weight loss balloons among methods discussed at European obesity summit

Daily Record

New weekly obesity injection could help people rapidly shed body weight

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) is judging whether or not the jab would be a good use of NHS funds.

Daily Record

Scotland's obesity capital revealed as average rate rises to 65% - full list of locations

Figures state that 67 per cent of Scots are overweight with 30 per cent obese and a further four per cent classed as morbidly obese.

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