The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug

More than 40% of American adults are considered obese, yet the medications many take are rarely tested in bigger bodies

People were less likely to sign up to weight-loss programmes when doctors talked about obesity in a negative way, researchers found.

Drugs helping weight-loss like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro drove blockbuster sales for the pharma giants in the third quarter.

Novo Nordisk says it struggling to keep up with demand after becoming Europe’s most valuable company

People with obesity and type 2 diabetes are more likely to get pancreatic cancer, research has found

Pancreatic cancer is the fifth biggest cancer killer in the UK, with 9,000 deaths every year.

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.

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

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 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…