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Here's the real reason Ozempic-like weight-loss drugs are so popular

Cohorts who were unresponsive to previous strategies like portion control may be responding to the new GLP 1 drugs.

Fortune

Majority in UK want new tax on makers of ultra-processed and junk food

Exclusive: Poll findings prompt calls for ministers to impose sugar tax-style levy on companies to combat obesity

The Guardian - UK

Ozempic face to Ozempic butt; how weight loss drugs affect the body

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy with their promise to fight obesity effectively with around 15 to 20 per cent weight loss in its users, have been the talk of town ever since their launch in 2017 and 2021 respectively.

The Times of India

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Denmark gets Novo Nordisk to lower Ozempic prices

As Congress pushes for Medicare to cover anti-obesity drugs, puzzlement remains about who should get them, for how long, and at what price.

Fortune

Novo Nordisk cuts profit outlook after weaker sales of weight-loss drug Wegovy

Danish company, which also makes Ozempic, faces increasing competition from US rival Eli Lilly

The Guardian - UK

10 superfoods crucial for women post 30

Women in their 30s face unique health challenges as their bodies undergo various changes. It is crucial for women to prioritize their health during this stage of life to ensure overall well-being and longevity. Metabolism tends to slow down in the 30s, making it easier to gain weight. Therefore, maintaining…

The Times of India

Sarcopenic obesity can rob people of their strength – but even brief bursts of exercise help a lot

It’s no secret old age can rob us of our strength. This age-related muscle wastage – known as sarcopenia – can eventually lead to more falls, more hospital stays, difficulty with walking or toileting and less independence. Eventually, it can mean needing residential aged care.

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5 daily habits to reverse side effects of a sedentary lifestyle

Too much sitting is silently killing you by raising your risk of heart disease and cancer. Prolonged hours of staying glued to your chair have several health risks that can shorten your life span as well as diminish the quality of your life. People who sit for 8-10 hours daily,…

The Times of India

“We’re In The ‘Ozempic Era'”: Plus-Size Model Calls For Self-Acceptance After Joining SI Cover

"We're in the Ozempic era," says plus-size supermodel Hunter McGrady, the new cover woman for 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. The post “We’re In The ‘Ozempic Era'”: Plus-Size Model Calls For Self-Acceptance After Joining SI Cover first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Cancer rates rise for Gen X, Millenials

Cancer rates in Millennials and Gen X have risen sharply along with obesity rates

Salon

How Eli Lilly went from pharmaceutical slowpoke to $791 billion juggernaut

Tirzepatide, a drug for diabetes and obesity, has sent the 148-year-old pharma giant on a wild ride. It’s now the ninth most valuable company in the world.

Fortune

Why school anti-obesity policies failed

Evidence has grown that school BMI screenings aren’t helpful and can even be harmful. Why do they persist?

Salon

Why young people are getting this ‘old’ heart condition

Are you in your late thirties, feeling faint and wondering why you have an erratic heartbeat? You might want to get it checked out. For, atrial fibrillation or A-Fib disease — an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm — which was usually found in patients who are 65 years…

The Times of India

Study Links Fat Cell Size To Future Weight Changes‌ Fat Cell Size: A Predictor Of Long-Term Weight Changes ‌

Research suggests large fat cells predict weight loss, while small fat cells may lead to weight gain over time.‌ New insights into how fat cell size influences weight dynamics in a study presented to the European Congress on Obesity. ‌

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I’m an obesity medicine doctor and have long taken weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. They’re no fad

Most diseases can’t be treated solely with lifestyle intervention, and obesity is no exception.

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Olympic Athlete Has The Perfect Response About BMI After Viewers Mock Her Weight

“BMI doesn't tell you what I can do, what I do on the field, how much muscle I have,” Ilona Maher said. The post Olympic Athlete Has The Perfect Response About BMI After Viewers Mock Her Weight first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Pfizer's stock shows signs of a potential rebound, buoyed by recent pipeline successes in hemophilia and obesity treatments, an attractive 5% dividend yield, and a rock-bottom valuation. This makes it an appealing dividend stock for value and income investors as the drug giant prepares to report earnings.

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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Health Concerns

Recent reports reveal North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's health issues due to obesity, raising concerns about succession.

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North Korean officials looking for medicines for Kim's obesity-related health problems, Seoul says

South Korea's spy agency says that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and suffers obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and diabetes

Fortune

Swiss pharma giant Roche is ‘fast-tracking’ development of an experimental Wegovy challenger pill for weight loss

Roche is working on bringing its weight-loss medications to patients "faster than anticipated,” making it yet another contender in the weight-loss drug market.

Medical Daily

Obesity Raises Hospitalizations From Dengue In Children: Study

Researchers have uncovered a significant link between obesity in children and increased likelihood of hospitalization due to dengue in a large-scale study.

Salon

Diabetes and obesity can damage liver

Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide, but many people are unaware of the connection to diabetes

Dynamite News

Study assesses therapeutic strategies for severe obesity in adolescents

According to a study, adolescents with severe obesity who got both meal-replacement therapy and financial incentives had a higher reduction in body mass index compared to those who just received meal-replacement therapy. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Weight-loss jab to be used to prevent other health problems

Some 17,600 people took part in the trial and were either prescribed Wegovy or a dummy drug

The Conversation

Diabetes and obesity can damage the liver to the point of failure – but few people know their risk of developing liver disease

Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide.

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