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Diabetes is South Africa's second biggest killer disease: hiking the sugar tax would help

Death rates in South Africa have declined slightly during the past few years. But the country faces a steady rise in both death and disability caused by increases in non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cancer.

The Conversation

Cap UK’s sugar supply to fight obesity, say campaigners

Environmental and health experts say UK grows or imports two and a half times the population’s recommended intake

The Guardian - UK

How much salt should you take every day?

Excess salt intake can lead to health issues like high BP & heart disease. WHO recommends 5g/day, but world avg. is 10.8g. Indian men & women consume 8.9 & 7.1g/day. Yanomami people of Amazon consume <1g/day & stay fit. High salt impairs metabolism & increases adipocytes, leading to obesity. Reducing…

The Hindu

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"7 out 10 believe obese people are bullied"

The issue of obesity continues to be a pressing concern globally, with its impact on individuals' overall health and well-being becoming increasingly evident. On World Obesity Awareness Week, Pristyn Data Labs conducted a comprehensive study involving a diverse sample of more than 3,000 individuals across India. The study has revealed…

The Times of India

East London borough has worst child obesity rate in UK - see where your borough ranks

Analysis of NHS data shows children in deprived areas twice as likely to be obese

Evening Standard

Childhood obesity rates fall but top doctor sounds alarm on ‘disturbing’ rise in underweight pupils

‘Shocking divide’ between poorest and richest children on obesity rates yet to be tackled

The Independent UK

Obesity levels drop in Year 6 pupils but still not back to pre-pandemic levels

More than one in three children in England are above a healthy weight when obesity and overweight NHS figures are taken together.

The Independent UK

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Military obesity rates soar, compounding recruitment challenges - Roll Call

The seemingly rapid increase in the rate of overweight troops could renew concerns over military readiness.

Roll Call

Anti-obesity drugs will be ‘adopted like statins’ – minister

Health minister Neil O’Brien said the drugs are ‘game changing’.

The Independent UK

Labeling Ultra-Processed Foods As Addictive Could Tackle Obesity Crisis, Study Suggests

New research highlights the potential benefits of classifying certain foods as addictive in the fight against obesity.

Zenger

Ozempic is Grossly Distorting How We Think About Health

What makes this moment different from the others is the dangerous rhetoric that elevates the banal and commonplace fat-shaming that fat people must endure.

Inverse

Pregnancy complications enhance short, long-term risk of heart disease for people with obesity: Study

Obesity during early pregnancy appears to be a strong predictor of future cardiovascular disease and has been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds

A new study finds that the medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight

The Independent UK

Children should get one healthy school meal a day, say EU experts

Nutritious lunches should be seen as an effective way to address obesity, chronic illness and poverty, says coalition

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Pizza, plum cake and pickled red onion: how school lunches look across Europe

From pasta and pizza to mincemeat soup, nutritious meals are key to tackling childhood obesity and social exclusion

The Guardian - UK

Dementia risk factors pose more danger for ethnic minorities, finds study

Conditions such as diabetes and obesity are said to magnify risk of south Asian and black people developing the disease

Dynamite News

Women living in walkable communities have low obesity rates: Research

Living in a more walkable area, according to a new study, lowers the incidence of obesity-related cancers in women, especially postmenopausal breast cancer, but also ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and multiple myeloma. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Weight-loss jabs linked to ‘severe’ stomach problems – study

Researchers said instances were ‘rare’ but hundreds of thousands of people could still be affected due to the drugs’ popularity globally.

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Boris Johnson’s former food tsar attacks Sunak’s smoking ban: ‘Odd to prioritise cigarettes over fast food’

Exclusive: Henry Dimbleby says smoking is ‘far less’ of a health issue than a poor diet, as he calls on the prime minister to act

Fortune

Weight loss-aiding drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are dampening food sales, top Walmart exec says

The drugs, although not officially approved for use in weight loss, have been touted as a “miracle” treatments for obesity.

Zenger

Study Debunks ‘Fat But Fit’ Myth, Links Obesity To Higher Risk Of Heart Disease

German researchers find that even metabolically healthy obese individuals are 50% more likely to develop coronary heart disease.

The Independent UK

More than a quarter of middle-aged women living with ‘metabolically healthy obesity’ – study

It may be down to different diets or other lifestyle factors.

The Independent UK

A quarter of middle-aged women in the UK ‘fit but fat’ – researchers

A study showed people with ‘metabolically healthy obesity’, which may be down to different diets or other lifestyle factors.

The Independent UK

Wegovy weight-loss jab 'significantly' improves blood sugar in diabetics

Hailed as potential ‘game changer’ in tackling obesity, Semaglutide can also help those with type 2 diabetes

The Times of India

Corporate India's ‘heartbeat’ sounds faint as employees health and wellbeing decline

India's corporate workforce, the engine of our economic growth, stands at a health crossroads. While there's a commendable uptick in the number of healthy individuals, the specter of obesity and being overweight looms large, especially among our male workforce and as employees age. It is critical to prioritize the heart…

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