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The ‘next Ozempic’ became a social media sensation. Then everything changed

When Mounjaro came on the market, TikTok went wild. People with obesity ordered the drug in droves thanks to a coupon that allowed them to access it for just $25 a month. Then the coupon went away, leaving destruction in its wake — and obese patients warring with diabetics. Emily…

The Independent UK

The ‘next Ozempic’ became a social media sensation. Then everything changed

The Independent UK

Scientists find link between obesity and dementia

The findings suggest it is important to address obesity and begin healthy weight loss when people reach their 40s and 50s

The Independent UK

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Scientists link obesity to Alzheimer’s-related genes

The findings suggest it is important to address obesity and begin healthy weight loss when people reach their 40s and 50s.

The Independent UK

The health care system rethinks obesity

Drugs are often unaffordable to those who need them.

Axios

Meal deals could be banned in Wales to curb obesity

Banning meal deals are one thing being considered as part of a wider plan to crack down on junk food

Wales Online

A new study offers hints that healthier school lunches may help reduce obesity

The national study found a small but significant decline in the average BMI of more than 14,000 schoolkids after implementation of a 2010 federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals.

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New childhood obesity guidance raises worries over the risk of eating disorders

Many eating disorder specialists oppose the new guidance's focus on weight loss and BMI, and say it minimizes the risk of disordered eating and will perpetuate deep-rooted, damaging stigmas.

WEKU

Former Steeler Hines Ward partners with the NFL Alumni Association to fight obesity

Hines Ward talks about his work with Huddle Up: Let's Talk About Obesity.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Weight loss jabs to be sold via high street chemists in England

Appetite suppressant Wegovy, popular with celebrities, seen as breakthrough treatment but not permanent remedy

The Guardian - UK

Study hints healthier school lunch can reduce obesity

A federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals may have begun to help slow the rise in obesity among America's children

The Independent UK

Research reveals link between obesity-related neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's

A recent study discovered a relationship between neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, meaning that losing weight could minimise cognitive decline and cut the prevalence of AD.

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Research Reveals Link Between Obesity-Related Neurodegeneration And Alzheimer's

A recent study discovered a relationship between neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, meaning that losing weight could minimise cognitive decline and cut the prevalence of AD. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hyped weight loss drugs raise supply, equity concerns

Sales of the buzzy new class of diabetes drugs have skyrocketed more than 2,000% in 4 years, data from Komodo Health shows.

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Nottingham Post

Major work to tackle obesity in Nottingham as more than half of adults overweight

Work is continuing on a Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Nottingham, one of the main focuses of which is reducing the city's obesity levels.

ABC News

The Whale director Darren Aronofsky reveals why he cast Brendan Fraser and responds to accusations of fatphobia

Director Darren Aronofsky spent years searching for someone to play the English teacher with severe obesity at the centre of his film. But the film has been accused of fatphobia.

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1 Pharma Stock That Could Help You Become a Millionaire

Prominent pharma player Novo Nordisk (NVO) posted solid revenue and earnings growth in fiscal 2022. The company’s long-term growth is expected to be spearheaded by its immensely popular GLP-1 drug Wegovy. Given the potential of its current portfolio of drugs and drugs under research, investing in this stock could be…

Evening Standard

Don’t ‘pussyfoot’ around dealing with England’s childhood obesity crisis, warns minister

Children’s minister Claire Coutinho warned on Thursday against “pussyfooting” around dealing with England’s obesity crisis among youngsters.

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Some shampoo and make-up can raise women's risk of diabetes by nearly two-thirds

The chemicals have also been linked to cancer, early menopause, obesity and infertility

Inverse

Researchers find similar brain pattern shifts in two common conditions

A new study finds changes in the brain associated with obesity overlap with similar patterns seen in Alzheimer's disease.

The Guardian - UK

Kaylea Titford: how ‘fiercely independent’ Welsh teenager ended up dying in bed

Kaylea, 16, who had spina bifida, died in filthy conditions in 2020 after parents failed to manage her weight

The New Daily

Ozempic: ‘Hottest drug in Hollywood’ causes big dramas

The TGA is investigating social media influencers for illegally promoting highly sought-after weight loss drug Ozempic on TikTok.

Tribune News Service

Ask the Pediatrician: What is obesity and when do children need medical treatment?

As a parent, you want the best possible health for your child. So does your pediatrician. When your child comes to see a pediatrician, for either a well visit or a sick one, we are always asking ourselves what we can do to keep your child healthy. An important step…

The Guardian - UK

New diabetes drugs do not tackle root causes of obesity, experts warn

Doctors say preventing obesity by avoiding unhealthy food is better than trying to reverse its effects

Daily Mirror

Hundreds of obese children under 5 needed hospital treatment last year

There were 806 obese toddlers and pre-school children admitted for treatment in hospital in 2021/22, according to NHS figures. Charity bosses say the Government need to do more to tackle the issue

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