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The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Obesity drug boom pushes Novo Nordisk shares to record high

Market value of Danish drugmaker behind Wegovy and Ozempic tops $500bn as demand soars

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss Drug Maker Novo Nordisk's Profit Surges As Sales Boom

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk posted bumper profits for 2023 on Wednesday, driven by blockbuster sales of diabetes and obesity treatments that helped it become Europe's most valuable company.

International Business Times

UK house prices rise in January, Novo Nordisk obesity drug sales surge – as it happened

Nationwide says housing market looks ‘more positive’ as prices rise 0.7%; the Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy predicts further strong growth in 2024

The Guardian - UK

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Good Nutrition Before And During Pregnancy Could Prevent Childhood Obesity, Study Says

Researchers found that when mothers take supplements with probiotics, myoinositol and vitamins B2, B6, B12 and D before giving birth, their children have less rapid weight gain and obesity by the age of 2.

Medical Daily

Research shows how obesity dismantles our mitochondria

While lifestyle variables such as nutrition and exercise contribute to the development and progression of obesity, scientists have shown that obesity is also linked to intrinsic metabolic abnormalities. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UK bowel cancer death rates forecast to rise by third among under-50s

Experts say alarming projections stem from surge in obesity, poor diets and physical inactivity

The Guardian - UK

Should I worry about drinking diet soda?

Do artificial sweeteners encourage bloating, raise insulin levels and encourage obesity? We asked the experts

The Guardian - UK

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Aerial Contemplation: Observing Less Favoured Individuals from Up Above

Discover a captivating moment as Mike Tyson shares a photo of himself against a mesmerizing sunset. With a hint of humor, he captions it as a bird's eye vi...

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Weight loss injection to be made available in UK within weeks

Mounjaro will come in a four-dose device known as a KwikPen for people with type 2 diabetes or obesity

The Guardian - UK

Almost a quarter of English children are obese at the end of primary school

Analysis of more than 1m children reveals ‘alarming’ effects of pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Do you know obesity is linked to detection of blood cancer precursor?

A new study found that obese people are more likely to develop monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a benign blood condition that usually arises before multiple myeloma. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Back and neck problems driving major UK health crisis, say medical leaders

Exclusive: Obesity and remote working among causes of surge in cases, as official data shows almost a million cannot work

The Guardian - UK

Study Finds Surprising Link Between Childhood Stress And Heart Disease Risk In The Future

Individuals who endure consistently high perceived stress are more prone to high blood pressure, obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors, according to the new study.

Medical Daily

Obesity Linked To Higher Risk Of Blood Cancer Precursor

Obese individuals 73% more likely to have MGUS, a condition preceding multiple myeloma, warns study.

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Obesity connected to detection of blood cancer precursor

According to a recent study, there is a higher likelihood of monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS), a benign blood disorder that frequently occurs before multiple myeloma, among obese individuals. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bariatric surgery slow cognitive decline for people with obesity

Within the next ten years, obesity--which has been connected to dementia and cognitive decline--is predicted to impact up to half of the population in the US. Read further om Dynamite News:

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Opinion: Women with obesity are often restricted from IVF. That's discriminatory

Despite the lack of medical evidence for doing so, fertility clinics bar women over a certain BMI from their services. One writer makes the case such limits are unfair and unscientific.

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Study reveals how bariatric surgery slows cognitive decline for obese people

Obesity, which has been related to cognitive impairment and dementia, is expected to impact up to half of all adults in the United States within the next decade. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Around The World in 80 Weighs: release date, what happens, countries and everything you need to know

Around The World in 80 Weighs is a Channel 4 series that sees overweight Brits travel the globe to discover how other countries tackle obesity.

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Drugmakers Target Obesity Market with Deals and Development Plans

Learn about the increasing interest of drugmakers in the obesity market, as they explore new deals and developments to address this global health concern.

Salon

Weight loss medication isn't a cure-all

"It is critical to note that research on the long-term effects of these newer weight loss drugs is limited"

The Conversation

As Zepbound dominates headlines as a new obesity-fighting drug, a nutritionist warns that weight loss shouldn’t be the only goal

If the buzz surrounding a medication could elevate it to celebrity status, then Zepbound is reaching Taylor Swift rank.

The Conversation

Why traditional cooking isn’t always healthier: the case of Ghanaians in Manchester and in Accra

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