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Why Young Adults Face Rising Bowel Cancer

For a very long time bowel cancer has been considered a disease that mostly affected people over 50’s. Routine screenings, awareness campaigns, and lifestyle advice were all targeted toward older adults. But in recent years, doctors across the world have noticed something unsettling, more young adults are being diagnosed with…

Times Life

New research challenges link between childhood BMI and obesity risk

Experts say the genetic factors that influence the size of babies may be different to the ones that influence body size as a teen

The Independent UK

What Vets Wish Indian Pet Owners Knew About Pet Nutrition ?

The Fundamentals of Feeding Your Pet:

Proper nutrition results in a shiny coat, strong immunity, and an active lifestyle in pets.

When you bring your pet in for a check-up, your vet is doing a visual and hands-on assessment, and it all boils down to one thing: Is this diet…

Times Pets

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“Madness”: RFK Jr.’s “Deranged” New Workout Video With Kid Rock Sparks Wild Reactions

Just when netizens thought politics couldn’t get any weirder in 2026, they laid eyes on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kid Rock sitting shirtless in a hot tub.

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New research reveals who’s really taking weight loss jabs

Analysis of private prescriptions for drugs like Mounjaro show that almost 80 per cent are for women

The Independent UK

Women and the middle classes dominate take-up of weight loss jabs

Analysis of private prescriptions for drugs like Mounjaro show that almost 80% are for women

Evening Standard

Intermittent fasting offers no greater weight loss than standard diets, study finds

A new study found that weight loss from fasting was barely greater than doing nothing, and similar to results from traditional dietary advice.

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Weight-loss race: how switch from injections to pills is expanding big pharma’s hopes

Tablets could make treatment more mainstream, with sector predicted to be worth $200bn by end of the decade

The Guardian - UK

Latest industry retreat from Nutri-Score highlights need for smarter food health approach

In early February, a quiet but consequential signal emerged from Germany’s food sector, with new Foodwatch analysis revealing that 33 F&B companies have withdrawn the Nutri-Score label from all or part of their portfolios. From global brands like PepsiCo and Danone-owned Alpro to familiar local names such as Harry Brot,…

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Small Daily Habits That Can Add Years to Your Indoor Pet’s Life

Indoor pets are very active and adventurer pets but it's also true that indoor pets most likely to live more happier , longer live on comparison to outdoor pets ,petting them insides also reduce chances of accident , diseases , predators or infections there are three simple and very effective…

Times Pets

UAE schools ban sugary food, fizzy drinks: Lunchbox guidelines, snacks rules parents and students should know

UAE schools are implementing strict bans on sugary snacks and fizzy drinks from 2026 to boost student well-being and academic performance. Routine lunchbox checks and prohibitions on unhealthy deliveries are now in place. This initiative aims to combat rising childhood obesity and improve concentration, fostering healthier habits for a brighter…

The Times of India

Obesity is linked to 70% higher risk of infection and 1 in 10 deaths worldwide, study says

People with obesity are at 70 percent higher risk of serious infections, with one in ten infectious disease deaths globally potentially linked to obesity, according to a new study.

Euronews

People with obesity 70% more likely to be hospitalised by or die from infection, study finds

Being unhealthy weight raises risk of severe illness or death from most infectious diseases significantly, researchers find

The Guardian - UK

Obesity driving one in six UK deaths from infection, new research reveals

Globally obesity may have been a driving factor in 0.6 million out of 5.4 million deaths from infectious diseases in 2023

The Independent UK

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Weight Watchers CEO: what the GLP-1 Super Bowl ads are missing

Those ads don’t show what happens next. How do people sustain results over time? And what does a healthy, livable lifestyle look like?

The Guardian - UK

Deafening, draining and potentially deadly: are we facing a snoring epidemic?

Experts say dangerous sleep apnoea affects an estimated 8 million in the UK alone, and everything from evolution to obesity or even the climate crisis could be to blame

The Times of India

Eat real food: US Health Secretary Kennedy shares Mike Tyson’s Super Bowl message on obesity crisis

In a dramatic black-and-white Super Bowl commercial that cut through the usual beer and soda blitz, boxing icon Mike Tyson delivered a deeply personal message about America’s eating habits.

The Conversation

You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications – what now?

GLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss.

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Abu Dhabi’s Nutri-Mark initiative explained: What it is, how will it transform food labels and health choices in 2026

Abu Dhabi has launched "Nutri-Mark," a pioneering front-of-pack nutrition labelling system using A-E grades to guide consumers and encourage healthier food products. This initiative, now mandatory for key categories, aims to combat rising obesity by simplifying nutritional information and promoting informed choices. Manufacturers are already reformulating products to achieve higher…

The Guardian - UK

PE funding and the true cost of obesity

Letter: A call for a joined-up approach to tackling obesity from Prof Les Mayhew

The Independent UK

The devastating impact ultra processed foods can have on a cancer patient’s life span

UPFs have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death

The Independent UK

Rising obesity rates among pregnant women spark warning from doctors

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The Independent UK

Obesity in pregnancy ‘contributing to avoidable harm’ as doctors issue new warning

Obesity is ‘associated with adverse outcomes for both women and children’, a new report has said

Times Pets

Can Proper Care Truly Extend the Lifespan of Short Lived Dog Breeds?

For dogs, especially those breeds with shorter lifespans, nutrition is the key to longevity. Feeding breed specific, high quality diets tailored to factors like size, age, and activity level helps maintain an ideal body weight, preventing obesity which strains joints, heart, and organs. These diets emphasize balanced nutrients, including omega…

The Independent UK

Drugmaker Eli Lilly announces new plant in Pennsylvania as part of broader domestic expansion

Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. says it'll build a $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, as the company expands domestic production and capitalizes on surging sales of obesity and diabetes treatments

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