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Weight-loss drugs aren’t a magic bullet for Britain’s obesity crisis

Ministers looking for an easy answer are pinning their hopes on appetite suppressants like Wegovy, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

As Serena Williams Opens Up About Her Ozempic Fat Loss Journey – We Spoke to Top Experts About the Repercussions

The tennis champion shared her decision to take this step was multi-faceted and motivated by a desire to "be at a healthy place."

Marie Claire

WHO's recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss leaves many questions unanswered

Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use?

The Conversation

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‘Forever chemicals’ exposure can lead to low birth weight and obesity in later life

Children whose mothers are exposed to toxic PFAS can experience phenomenon previously linked to fetal tobacco smoke exposure

The Guardian - US

Diabetes epidemic is increasing in many states in the country: ICMR-INDIAB study

A cross sectional population based survey from 31 states and union territories of the country has found the prevalence of major metabolic non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity and prediabetes.

The Times of India

How does Wegovy work? The ‘game changing’ weight loss drug beloved by Hollywood

Ministers have announced plans which could see tens of thousands given access to new weight-loss drug

The Independent UK

Weight loss jab could help thousands of people struggling with obesity

The Wegovy drug has been approved for use in the NHS already but under current plans, only a select number of people would gain access to it. The new two-year trial aims to make it available to tens of thousands more people.

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Side effects and 'damaging' health concerns of new NHS weight loss jab revealed

Medics have outlined the common side effects and potentially damaging health risks of the new weight loss drug, known as Wegovy, available to patients on the NHS

Daily Mirror

NHS patients struggling with obesity could get weight loss jab

The jab will be rolled out to thousands of people in a two year trial costing £40m

Liverpool Echo

Plan for GPs to offer controversial celebrity weight loss jab

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the use of drugs to tackle obesity could be a ‘game-changer’ to ease pressure on the NHS

The Independent UK

Government exploring how it can get weight loss injections to more people

People taking a weight-loss drug can lose up to 15% of their body weight after one year, with results apparent within the first month

Wales Online

£40m pilot to expand availability of weight loss drugs on NHS

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the use of drugs to tackle obesity could be a ‘game-changer’ to ease pressure on the NHS.

The Independent UK

Why You Should Go Overweight On Novo Nordisk Stock

Novo Nordisk is already the global kingpin in diabetes treatments, with about 30% of the $50+ billion global diabetes market and around half of the $20 billion insulin therapy market. Now, it is becoming a powerhouse in weight-loss drugs, thanks to its Wegovy drug.

Barchart

Fire crews in England deal with obesity callouts every four hours

Health experts criticise government policy failures after firefighters help move people 2,319 times in 2022

The Guardian - UK

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Being a morning person benefits your brain and body. 5 ways to become one—even if you're a night owl

Being an early riser is associated with improved mental health and life satisfaction and a decreased risk of diabetes and obesity.

The Conversation

Drugs that melt away pounds still present more questions than answers, but Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could be key tools in reducing the obesity epidemic

In the past five years, several new drugs have been brought to market that could lead to a profound, if not revolutionary, change in how health care providers – and the public – view weight loss.

LiveScience

Weight-loss surgery is becoming more common among US teens

A study suggests that more U.S. teens with obesity are getting weight-loss surgeries, in line with official guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

The Independent UK

Brown fat breakthrough could lead to new obesity treatments, study suggests

Research is the first to reveal the molecular structure of a protein that allows good fat to burn off calories as heat.

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Study finds how obesity increases mental disorders risk throughout life

Obesity increases the likelihood of having mental illnesses considerably. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back? Here's what we know about slow and fast weight loss

When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want relief from health problems and discomfort.

The Hindu

India sees reduction in stunting; but wasting, obesity are concerns: report

The Joint Malnutrition Estimates (JME) released by UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank shows there is insufficient progress to reach the 2025 World Health Assembly (WHA) global nutrition targets and only about one-third of all countries are ‘on track’ to halve the number of children affected by stunting by 2030.

Wales Online

New Brit research shows there's no such thing as 'healthy fat'

Even if you stick to a healthy diet, being fat still leaves you at a greater risk of health problems

Inverse

New WHO Guidance Says to Avoid Fake Sugars — Here’s What You Should Use Instead

Artificial sweeteners are up to 400 times sweeter by weight – but provide no or negligible energy.

The Conversation

Building a nutrition programme? Understanding how people behave is key

Undernutrition contributes to up to 45% of child deaths in African countries. At the same time, child obesity rates have doubled between 2006 and 2016. More than 40% of women of reproductive age are anaemic. And 13.7% of infants have low weight at birth. Stunting in the African region is…

Evening Standard

Study shows 80% of voters support junk food advertising ban

YouGov poll for the Obesity Health Alliance shows position of voters on issue

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