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Obesity is linked to 70% higher risk of infection and 1 in 10 deaths worldwide, study says

People with obesity are at 70 percent higher risk of serious infections, with one in ten infectious disease deaths globally potentially linked to obesity, according to a new study.

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People with obesity 70% more likely to be hospitalised by or die from infection, study finds

Being unhealthy weight raises risk of severe illness or death from most infectious diseases significantly, researchers find

The Guardian - UK

Obesity driving one in six UK deaths from infection, new research reveals

Globally obesity may have been a driving factor in 0.6 million out of 5.4 million deaths from infectious diseases in 2023

The Independent UK

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Weight Watchers CEO: what the GLP-1 Super Bowl ads are missing

Those ads don’t show what happens next. How do people sustain results over time? And what does a healthy, livable lifestyle look like?

Fortune

Deafening, draining and potentially deadly: are we facing a snoring epidemic?

Experts say dangerous sleep apnoea affects an estimated 8 million in the UK alone, and everything from evolution to obesity or even the climate crisis could be to blame

The Guardian - UK

Eat real food: US Health Secretary Kennedy shares Mike Tyson’s Super Bowl message on obesity crisis

In a dramatic black-and-white Super Bowl commercial that cut through the usual beer and soda blitz, boxing icon Mike Tyson delivered a deeply personal message about America’s eating habits.

The Times of India

You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications – what now?

GLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss.

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Abu Dhabi’s Nutri-Mark initiative explained: What it is, how will it transform food labels and health choices in 2026

Abu Dhabi has launched "Nutri-Mark," a pioneering front-of-pack nutrition labelling system using A-E grades to guide consumers and encourage healthier food products. This initiative, now mandatory for key categories, aims to combat rising obesity by simplifying nutritional information and promoting informed choices. Manufacturers are already reformulating products to achieve higher…

The Times of India

PE funding and the true cost of obesity

Letter: A call for a joined-up approach to tackling obesity from Prof Les Mayhew

The Guardian - UK

The devastating impact ultra processed foods can have on a cancer patient’s life span

UPFs have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death

The Independent UK

Rising obesity rates among pregnant women spark warning from doctors

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The Independent UK

Obesity in pregnancy ‘contributing to avoidable harm’ as doctors issue new warning

Obesity is ‘associated with adverse outcomes for both women and children’, a new report has said

The Independent UK

Can Proper Care Truly Extend the Lifespan of Short Lived Dog Breeds?

For dogs, especially those breeds with shorter lifespans, nutrition is the key to longevity. Feeding breed specific, high quality diets tailored to factors like size, age, and activity level helps maintain an ideal body weight, preventing obesity which strains joints, heart, and organs. These diets emphasize balanced nutrients, including omega…

Times Pets

Drugmaker Eli Lilly announces new plant in Pennsylvania as part of broader domestic expansion

Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. says it'll build a $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, as the company expands domestic production and capitalizes on surging sales of obesity and diabetes treatments

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The Reasons Behind Indoor Pets' Obesity and Solutions

Pets these days can reflect some of the most common and preventable health issues, and one of the most common among them is obesity. Pet parents must understand that if their furry companion is becoming or looking older than usual and gaining excess weight, it can affect their quality of…

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Countries worldwide must clean up school food as child obesity rises at alarming rate, WHO urges

With one in 10 children now living with obesity globally, the WHO is calling on governments to overhaul school food and create healthier eating environments.

The Guardian - UK

Government row breaks out over plan to cut spending for PE in England’s schools

Proposed cuts by DHSC and DfE came despite concerns about inactivity among children contributing to obesity

The Independent UK

Half of UK GPs are seeing children under seven with obesity

80 per cent of GPs said they find it challenging to talk to the parents of an obese child under the age of 16 about their weight

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‘Tobacco is responsible for America’s obesity’: RFK Jr. says cigarette giants engineered addictive foods

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asserts that tobacco companies, seeking new markets after facing smoking regulations, applied their "addiction science" to the ultra-processed food industry. He claims these companies engineered foods to maximize cravings and repeat consumption, contributing to America's obesity and chronic disease crisis. This perspective shifts the focus from…

The Guardian - UK

Almost a quarter of UK GPs are seeing obese children aged four and under

Exclusive: Almost half of GPs have seen children up to the age of seven who have obesity, research finds

Times Pets

Are Ozempic Based Drugs Necessary for Overweight Cats?

Feline obesity is no longer a rare problem. With indoor lifestyles, free feeding and calorie dense diets cats are now overweight or obese. Recently researchers have shown interest in Ozempic like medications which were originally designed for human diabetes and weight loss. It is claimed such drugs can help manage…

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The New Wegovy Pill Is Already Popular. Does That Make Novo Nordisk Stock a Buy for Q1?

Novo Nordisk entered 2026 with fresh momentum after the U.S. launch of its oral Wegovy pill. Is the stock a buy now?

MarketBeat

AbbVie Call Options Spike 2,599%: Tracking the Big Bet

Large institutional investors are positioning for growth as a leading biopharmaceutical firm enters the obesity market and reaches a federal agreement.

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Remarkable Stories Of The Heaviest Recorded People In History

Uncover remarkable stories of the heaviest people in history, including Jon Minnoch. Explore records, pounds, kgs & medical history's heaviest person.

The Guardian - UK

Off the Scales by Aimee Donnellan review – inside the Ozempic revolution

A fascinating deep dive into the discovery, use and implications of a revolutionary new treatment

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