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Obesity can trigger Alzheimer’s disease, new study suggests

As a result, scientists claim losing weight could slow cognitive decline and lower the risk of dementia

The Independent UK

Scant obesity training in medical school leaves docs ill-prepared to help patients

Most doctors get little training in the science of obesity or how to counsel people with the disease. As a result, many patients experience stigma in the exam room.

WEKU

Higher obesity levels linked to lower productivity in England, research shows

Report by former government adviser says plan needed to tackle obesity, thought to cost UK economy £27bn a year

The Guardian - UK

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Wegovy works. But here's what happens if you can't afford to keep taking the drug

The new weight-loss drugs can be life-changing for people facing health conditions worsened by obesity, but price and spotty insurance coverage may keep them out of reach.

WEKU

TV medic Dr Eva Orsmond warns Irish public not to ignore health risks linked to obesity

Finnish-born Dr Eva, who runs a health retreat in Portugal with her ex husband Wyatt, said TV programmes like Operation Transformation are vital promote good health.

Irish Mirror

Dog obesity 'epidemic' with certain breeds shown to be at risk

Breeds identified as especially prone to weight gain include Pugs, Beagles, Golden Retrievers and English Springer Spaniels

Wales Online

What is UK sugar tax? Study shows tax prevents 5,000 obesity cases in girls every year

There’s no denying, we are a nation of sugar lovers but, according to a recent study, the sugar tax has helped in preventing thousands of children from becoming obese but what is it?

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UK Soft Drink Taxes Associated With Decreased Obesity In Girls

According to a new study published January 26th in PLOS Medicine by Nina Rogers of the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, UK, and colleagues, the implementation of the two-tier soft drinks industry levy in the UK in 2018 was associated with an 8 per cent reduction in obesity…

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Brendan Fraser, Oscar-nominated star of The Whale, says film can save people's lives

In Brendan Fraser's latest film, he plays Charlie, a man suffering from severe obesity. Despite polarising reviews, he says he's been told his Oscar-nominated role as Charlie will save lives.

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Sugar tax ‘prevents thousands of cases of obesity per year’ in older girls

The tax has led to drinks companies reformulating their drinks to contain less sugar.

The Independent UK

Why does weed keep some people skinny?

CBD and THCV are drugs in cannabis that might help with obesity and diabetes, but some products are buyer beware

Salon

Darren Aronofsky on his obesity drama The Whale: ‘When actors start, they all want to cry’

The director talks frankly about making films that don’t spare the feelings of performers or audiences

Financial Times

Study Reveals Mid-Life Obesity Connected To Risk Of Physical Frailty In Older Age

Researchers found that carrying far too much weight, including a midriff bulge, from middle age onwards has been linked to an increased risk of physical frailty in old age. The findings of the research were published in the open-access journal BMJ Open. Read full story on Dynamite News:

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Obesity can lead to frailty in old age, study finds

Adults with higher BMI are at higher risk of experiencing frailty when older

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Commentary: Obesity is a complex, chronic disease. There are now options for treatment

When I first started taking care of children and adolescents as a pediatrician in the late 1980s, obesity in childhood was rarely seen as a medical issue. Many colleagues wondered why I was interested in kids with obesity and why they would need a doctor’s help. A common misperception —…

Wales Online

Cut down on wine, beer and chocolate to tackle obesity crisis, say campaigners

Experts say that removing just over 200 calories each day from the average overweight Briton's diet could halve obesity rates

The Conversation

Ozempic helps people lose weight. But who should be able to use it?

Semaglutide, sold in the forms of Ozempic and Wegovy, shot into public consciousness as an effective weight-loss medication last year, thanks to spruiking from social media influencers and people such as Elon Musk.

The Independent UK

Brendan Fraser says wearing ‘heavy’ prosthetics for The Whale showed him ‘strength’ of people with obesity

‘To be a person that size, you really have to be very strong, physically and emotionally,’ actor said

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Apple cider vinegar: is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains

Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. It’s thought to help with a wide range of health issues, including high cholesterol, blood sugar levels, obesity and high blood pressure. It’s also said to help with…

Tribune News Service

Consumer Health: Why your child's weight matters

Healthy Weight Week will be observed Jan. 15-21, so this is a good time for a reminder of the connection between weight and health during childhood.

Tribune News Service

Obesity treatments catch drugmakers’ eyes as sales seen soaring

Three years ago, drugmakers and laboratories around the world responded to the pandemic with Covid-19 vaccines. Now that the urgency has faded, they’re collectively turning attention to an older pandemic: obesity.

Salon

Youth food insecurity linked to obesity

An expert examines how childhood food insecurity affects eating habits in adulthood

Daily Mirror

'Diet in pregnancy is key to a child’s future health and identifying obesity risk'

Miriam Stoppard looks at exciting new research which shows the extent to which what a mother eats during pregnancy affects the future health of her child and its links to obesity

Tribune News Service

Lisa Jarvis: Obesity drugs for kids? Why new guidelines make sense

A leading organization of pediatricians is recommending that teens with obesity be offered weight-loss medication as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. But unless barriers to access fall, it won’t move the needle on the U.S. childhood obesity epidemic — something that affects more than 1 in 5 kids in…

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Study Reveals Child's Weight Has Little Effect On Mood, Behavioural Disorders

According to a new study, childhood BMI is unlikely to have a significant impact on children's mood or behavioural disorders. Read on for details:

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