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‘Morally unreasonable’ to tackle childhood obesity with weight loss jabs, Chris Whitty says

The 2024 Health Survey for England found that 15 per cent of children aged two to 15 were living with obesity

The Independent UK

Time to walk and cycle the talk: Unsafe roads and broken footpaths are worsening India’s obesity crisis

Commuting in Indian urban centers is riddled with obstacles, where inadequate sidewalks and hazardous road conditions push people towards cars, resulting in a rise in lifestyle-related health problems. Interestingly, a large number of city trips could easily be made by foot or bike, yet the lack of safe pathways keeps…

The Economic Times

Alkem rolls out single-shot semaglutide syringes at Rs 350 for diabetes, weight loss

Alkem Laboratories has launched semaglutide in single-shot pre-filled syringes in India. This makes treatment more accessible and affordable for diabetes and obesity management. The company is the first in India to offer this convenient format. This move intensifies competition in the growing Indian drug market. Alkem aims to expand access…

The Economic Times

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The Hidden Side Effect of Weight-Loss Injections That Men Aren’t Talking About

Weight-loss injections continue to reshape conversations around obesity treatment and metabolic health. Men across different age groups report rapid drops in appetite and steady weight loss that once felt difficult to achieve. Clinics highlight improvements in blood sugar control, waist size, and cardiovascular markers.

Clever Dude

Can Wegovy move the needle on NZ’s obesity crisis, or simply treat its symptoms?

Even before receiving public funding, Wegovy has drawn much media attention in New Zealand for the dramatic difference it can make for weight loss.

The Conversation

Donald Trump Weight Gain: CNN Expert Calls Out Discrepancies in Medical Memo

A new White House medical memo reveals Donald Trump has gained 14 pounds in a year, edging his BMI to the brink of obesity even as his doctor insists he is in 'excellent health'.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump's BMI Nears Clinical Obesity In New Medical Report

Donald Trump's recent medical report shows a BMI of 29.7, sparking discussions about his weight and health, despite claims of being in 'excellent health' by his physician.

International Business Times

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Donald Trump's BMI Nears Clinical Obesity as New Medical Report Sparks Health Alarm

Donald Trump's recent medical report shows a BMI of 29.7, sparking discussions about his weight and health, despite claims of being in 'excellent health' by his physician.

International Business Times UK

Exercise less, burn more fat: Scientists unveil a simple method for weekly weight loss

New research from scientists in Hong Kong suggests you don’t necessarily need daily workouts or high‑repetition training to cut belly fat.

Euronews

New research finds link between obesity and breast cancer risks

Some 321,910 new cases of invasive breast cancer are estimated to be diagnosed this year

The Independent UK

India’s GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Problem Nobody Is Warning You About

A 26-year-old marketing executive in Mumbai loses 14 kilos in three months. Her Instagram fills with compliments. Friends ask for her “secret.” She smiles and says it is just discipline and calorie control. What she does not mention is the weekly injection sitting inside her refrigerator. Across India, GLP-1 drugs…

MyLifeXP

Understanding Visceral Fat Health and Why Belly Fat Is a Serious Obesity Risk

Learn how visceral fat differs from subcutaneous fat, why belly fat increases obesity risk, and how improving visceral fat health supports long term disease prevention.

Medical Daily

Greece becomes a model country against childhood obesity with UNICEF's help

The results of the initiatives in Greece to tackle childhood obesity have been presented, showing outstanding progress.

Euronews

The Guardian view on support for youth: someone in government should grab hold of school sports

Editorial: With concerns about childhood obesity and screen use sky-high, cuts to primary PE are an unforced error

The Guardian - UK

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GLP‑1 Weight-Loss Pill Launches: Oral Options Like Wegovy Could Make Injections Obsolete

For years, GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic transformed weight management, but they came with one major drawback: injections. That barrier kept many people from even asking their doctor about treatment. Now, the rise of the oral GLP-1 weight-loss pill is changing the conversation in a big way. With daily…

International Business Times UK

The Cost and Consequences of GLP-1 Agonists: Are They Worth the Long-Term Investment?

Shedding light on the advantages and disadvantages of continued use of GLP-1 agonists for users.

Saving Advice

GLP-1 Coverage Update: How Medicare’s New Transitional Policies Could Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Weight-Loss Medications

For years, many seniors and retirees have faced a frustrating reality: popular GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound could cost well over $1,000 per month...

Medical Daily

Ebola Response Efforts in Africa Threatened by US Aid Cuts, Experts Warn

Ebola remains one of the world's most dangerous infectious diseases, with outbreaks in Central and East Africa repeatedly straining already fragile healthcare systems. And with the recent cuts to United States foreign aid, public health experts are raising concerns that could weaken Ebola surveillance and response efforts in parts of…

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Is the End of the Obesity Epidemic Near? People Lost Up to 85 Pounds Using New Weight Loss Drug

Eli Lilly's retatrutide is a significant advance on the promising results from drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.

Barchart

Why Wall Street Thinks This Dividend Stock Could Jump 30%

Amgen stock could offer attractive long-term upside for investors willing to ride through near-term volatility.

The Conversation

How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss

For decades, people have been told that their weight problems can be solved by math: Calories in, calories out. If weight were a simple math equation, more people would likely be the weight they desire. But it is much more complicated.

MarketBeat

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Teases Key ASCO Cancer Data, Late-Summer Obesity Readout

Corbus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CRBP) Chief Executive Officer Yuval Cohen said investors should expect more mature clinical updates for CRB-701 at the upcoming ASCO meeting, including the first durability and progression-free survival data for the company’s highlighted cervical and head and neck canc

Newsroom.co.nz

The pandemic that governments aren’t doing anything about

A major new study confirms that globally, obesity has increased in every single country, whether rich or poor, over the past 45 years

The Guardian - US

New weight-loss shot appears to outperform other obesity drugs on market

Eli Lilly says participants in a sizable trial of retatrutide lost much more weight compared to other weight-loss drugs

The Independent UK

Health experts hit out at Reeves’ snack food price cuts: ‘We’re in an obesity crisis’

Biscuits, chocolate and baked beans could become cheaper as the government slashes import tariffs on more than 100 types of product

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