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Can you really lose weight by cutting gluten from your diet, as Matt Damon claims?

When Matt Damon recently credited his weight loss to going gluten-free, it reignited a familiar debate about this divisive dietary approach. But while The Odyssey star’s claims have sparked discussion, the science behind weight loss tells a far more nuanced story than simply cutting out a single protein.

The Conversation

Sudden Appetite Loss Explained: When It Signals More Than Stress or Fatigue

Sudden appetite loss can signal infections, chronic illness, medication effects, or serious disease; learn causes, symptoms, and when to seek medical care.

Medical Daily

Sleep, stress and sunshine: endocrinologists on 11 ways to look after your metabolism

Hormones impact almost all of our bodily functions, from skin, to the gut, to our moods. Here, experts on hormonal and metabolic health explain how to stay well

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Weight loss jabs are ‘opportunity’ for Leon, boss says

Leon co-founder believes the chain is struggling because it has drifted from its original mission of providing good quality fast-food

The Independent UK

Trump claims ‘very, very rich’ friend who took Ozempic is ‘fatter than ever’

Donald Trump says a “very, very rich” friend of his is “fatter than ever” because weight loss drug Ozempic “doesn’t work on him.”

The Independent UK

The “Ozempic Face” Reality: What Rapid Weight Loss Is Doing to Skin Elasticity

We see the before-and-after photos everywhere. The transformation is always celebrated—the dropped sizes, the defined jawlines, the newfound confidence. But look closer. Look at the texture of the skin around the mouth, the hollows under the eyes, and the crepey quality of the neck. There is a new phenomenon sweeping…

Budget and the Bees

Regular spending on weight loss drugs ‘could affect size of mortgage you can get’

Some brokers say monthly outgoings on drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro can knock thousands off the amount you can borrow

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The latest winner from weight-loss drugs? Airlines

One in eight U.S adults have used GLP-1s for weight loss or chronic conditions, according to a recent survey

The Independent UK

NHS warning over TikTok videos of fake AI doctors endorsing weight loss treatments

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust said the people appearing in the videos are not members of their staff

The Independent UK

London hospital issues alert over 'fraudulent' AI-generated videos appearing to show doctors using weight loss patches

The hospital has said they are working to get the phony videos taken down

Evening Standard

Oprah Winfrey shares health update after weight loss medication break

Oprah Winfrey has shared that she gained 20lbs after coming off weight loss medication.

The Independent UK

The real reason Brits are dropping alcohol in January

Mental health, weight loss and fitness were among the reasons why Brits are cutting out booze

Evening Standard

Eli Lilly Stock Rallies as Ventyx Deal Calms Wegovy Concerns

After tanking on Novo's "Wegovy Pill" release, Eli Lilly shares reversed course. See why investors may like its acquisition of Ventyx Biosciences.

MarketBeat

Prue Leith says she’ll never use weight-loss jabs again

The Great British Bake Off’s Prue Leith has revealed why she will never use weight loss jabs again.

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Why strict diets are a bad idea for long-term weight loss

Those hoping to lose weight this year might be tempted to try to a diet challenge in the hopes of kick-starting their weight loss. But while we might think these kinds of short-term, restrictive diets will help give our waistlines a nudge, psychology and physiology shows us why this strategy…

Medical Daily

Tuberculosis Warning Signs: Persistent Cough, Night Sweats, and Other Lasting Symptoms

Learn about tuberculosis symptoms like persistent cough, night sweats, fever, and weight loss, how TB spreads, and why long-lasting signs require medical evaluation.

The Independent UK

New fleet of weight loss drugs are more effective than the current popular obesity medications at trial

One in eight Americans are taking a GLP-1 drug, a recent poll found

The Independent UK

Experts’ advice on how to maintain weight loss after stopping Mounjaro and Ozempic jabs

People who lose weight using injections can put the weight back on four times faster than traditional dieters

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The Independent UK

Grocery giant sells small steak in new aisle designed for people on weight loss jabs

Estimates suggest as many as 2.5 million adults in the UK were using weight loss injections by July last year

The Independent UK

Ocado launches ‘small steak’ in new aisle for people on weight loss jabs

It follows retailers including Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Greggs in advertising new ranges catering for those taking GLP-1 drugs.

The Independent UK

Weight loss jab to launch stronger dosage as UK demand set to soar

The stronger Wegovy dose could see more than 20 per cent weight loss in patients with obesity

MarketBeat

This ETF Is Proof That the Healthcare Rebound Is Real

Track healthcare’s 2026 setup: GLP-1 drug adoption, a valuation gap vs. tech, and why VHT offers broad exposure with low fees and dividends.

The Independent UK

Amazon starts to offer Wegovy weight loss pill to customers

The new oral Wegovy, launched this week, contains semaglutide, the same active ingredient as injectable Wegovy and Ozempic

The Conversation

Weight loss drugs make it harder to get the nutrients you need – here’s what to do about it

Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing hunger. They mimic a hormone the body already produces called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which helps regulate appetite and feelings of fullness.

The Independent UK

One in seven people using drugs not licensed for weight loss as 1.6 million in UK now on them

Some 2.9 per cent of people surveyed said they use jabs to lose weight

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