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‘Worse than half-baked’: Johnson’s food strategy fails to tackle cost or climate

Labour says leaked white paper suggesting more fish farming and venison ‘borders on preposterous’

The Guardian - UK

Kneesy Does It – The Age For Knee Replacement Surgery Has Dropped Due To Obesity, Study Says

The age for knee replacement surgery has dropped due to the obesity crisis, a new study has revealed.

Zenger

Wales could ban energy drinks for under-16s to curb obesity

The Welsh Government is also looking at ways to stop takeaways from opening up near schools.

The Independent UK

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Energy drinks could be banned for under 16s in Wales

There could also be new rules around high fat and high sugar foods, and new takeaways

Wales Online

'Game changer' new weight loss injection helps people lose more than 20 percent of their body weight

The drug has been hailed as a 'game-changer'

Nottingham Post

Increasing obesity rates linked to need for knee surgery earlier in life, study finds

Research finds class 3 obese patients undertake knee surgery on average seven years earlier than those with ‘healthy’ BMIs

The Guardian - AU

Obesity can drive hearts to fail and weaken their structure, study shows

Obese people had heart muscle that was thicker, had more signs of scarring and the main pumping chamber of the heart was weaker.

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Weekly weight loss injection sees people dropping 52lbs

Researchers have presented their findings on the effectiveness of the drug, which has minimal side effects

Wales Online

Weight loss injection helped slimmers lose over 20% of body weight in diabetes drug trial

Researchers claim the results of a new study could prove to be a 'game-changer' in the treatment of obesity

Chronicle Live

New weight loss injection helps people lose more than 20 per cent of their body weight, study finds

The drug is normally used to treat patients with diabetes but a new study found that people who took tirzepatide have a higher chance of losing weight

Daily Record

Diabetes drug leads to notable weight loss in people with obesity – study

Experts say the apparent effects of a weekly dose of tirzepatide are potentially game changing

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow obesity concerns as 140 new fast-food takeaways open up in city since 2015

Anti-obesity campaigners say the expansion of the takeaway trade across the country is "deeply concerning" and have urged the UK Government to ensure these outlets offer healthier options.

Glasgow Live

TGA restricts weight-loss drug to diabetics after TikTok blamed for shortage

A weight-loss drug approved for use by people withy type 2 diabetes has been hijacked by large numbers of people on TikTok.

The New Daily

'Unhealthy trend' emerges as number of takeaways climbs in Dumfries and Galloway

The region now has 95 fast food spots, and anti-obesity campaigners are concerned about rise country-wide

Daily Record

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Number of West Dunbartonshire takeaways grew during pandemic

Anti-obesity campaigners are fighting to get takeaways to offer healthy options.

The Conversation

South Africa's hunger problem is turning into a major health crisis

One in ten South Africans go hungry every day. As a result malnutrition levels are high. Malnutrition has three simultaneous dimensions: undernourishment, micronutrient deficiencies and over-nutrition.

The Guardian - UK

Stalked by hunger but fighting obesity: Kenya’s hidden food crisis

Three million Kenyans face hunger, yet by 2030 it is thought 1.4 million of the country’s children will be obese. Meet the professionals tackling the problem

Leeds Live

Big Brits Go Large viewers accuse Channel 5 of 'promoting obesity' as Leeds baker shares life

A Leeds woman took part in the show on Sunday

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Wales Online

Takeaway businesses booming across the UK but not everyone is happy

Anti-obesity campaigners say the expansion of fast food outlets across the country is 'deeply concerning'

Tribune News Service

‘Almost like malpractice’: To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity

When Melissa Boughton complained to her OB-GYN about dull pelvic pain, the doctor responded by asking about her diet and exercise habits.

Dynamite News

Health: Obesity-related fertility issues can be improved by correcting blood sugar

According to a new study reproductive hormone levels in obese females may be partially restored by lowering blood glucose levels, leading to improved fertility. Full story on Dynamite News:

Salon

Docs get schooled to look beyond obesity

Research has long shown that doctors are less likely to respect patients who are overweight or obese

Dublin Live

HSE official calls for calories on restaurant menus to tackle 'obesity epidemic'

Professor Donal O'Shea is seeking the measure as part of obesity prevention

Evening Standard

Jamie Oliver holds Eton Mess outside No 10 to protest obesity U-turn

Jamie Oliver held a bowl of Eton mess outside Number 10 Downing Street on Friday to protest the Government’s U-turn on its child obesity strategy.

The Independent UK

Jamie Oliver’s ‘Eton Mess’ protest sees ‘powerful’ turnout despite backlash

The celebrity chef organised a protest outside Downing Street following Boris Johnson’s obesity U-turn

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