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The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

The government has the power to tackle obesity, but not the will

Letters: Prof Rachel Batterham thinks obesity can only be tackled with concerted cross-government action, Les Bright says the Tories should be used to dealing with admin problems, while Peggy Thomas says obese people are not greedy, they are poor

The Guardian - UK

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Addex Terminates Parkinson's Study, Expanded Use Of Rhythm's Obesity Drug, FDA Approval For AbbVie's Skyrizi In Crohn's Disease

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Benzinga

Rhythm Pharma Secures Non-Dilutive Financing Of $100M To Use Of This...

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:RYTM) entered into a Revenue Interest Financing Agreement with HealthCare Royalty Partners for a total investment of $100 million. Rhythm intends to use the proceeds to support global commercialization efforts for its newly approved Imcivree (setmelanotide) and ongoing clinical development. With this new approval, Imcivree is indicated for chronic weight management…

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McDonald’s fans outraged at council banning drive-thru plans as locals 'already too fat'

McDonald's planned to add a new dual-lane window which would serve an additional 14 people at one time but a council has rejected plans angering locals

Daily Mirror

6 ways to feed your family healthily for less as obesity levels among young children soar

As the cost of living crisis continues, a dietitian suggests how families can eat healthily on a budget

Chronicle Live

Child type 2 diabetes referrals in England and Wales jump 50% amid obesity crisis

Diabetes UK warns cost of living crisis could aggravate problem and accuses government of ‘letting our children down’

The Guardian - UK

Soaring obesity levels leading to rise in children with diabetes – charity

Diabetes UK said that the problem will be exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis.

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The Guardian view on obesity: the public wants better health

Editorial: The UK has a weight problem. By refusing to tackle the causes, ministers are acting as if they don’t care

The Guardian - UK

Food plan unlikely to beat obesity crisis, leading UK inequalities expert warns

Exclusive: Sir Michael Marmot criticises focus on personal responsibility over official action

The Guardian - UK

Johnson defends food strategy amid criticism from Government’s own lead adviser

The Prime Minister denied the plan fails to tackle obesity and said the best way to lose weight was to “eat less” as he visited a farm in Cornwall.

The Independent UK

Defra plan shows no stomach for bold action on food poverty and obesity

Analysis: Two years ago the PM promised a ‘war on fat’ – but there’s little of substance in this can-kicking document

The Guardian - UK

‘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.

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Wales Online

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

Nottingham Post

'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'

The Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

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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Wales Online

Weekly weight loss injection sees people dropping 52lbs

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

Chronicle Live

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

Daily Record

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Glasgow Live

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.

The New Daily

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.

Daily Record

'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

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