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The Intermittent Fasting Myth: Why It May Not Beat Regular Dieting

If you searched Is intermittent fasting better for weight loss? or Does intermittent fasting really work? you are not alone. Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular diet trends worldwide. From celebrities to fitness influencers, everyone talks about it. But recent research shows something surprising. Intermittent fasting may…

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Intermittent fasting doesn’t have an edge for weight loss, but might still work for some

Intermittent fasting has become a buzzword in nutrition circles, with many people looking to it as a way to lose weight or improve their health.

The Conversation

Weight-loss drug ‘support supplements’: do they address nutrient deficiencies, or are they just another fad?

Weight-loss injections have rapidly moved from specialist clinics to social media feeds and high-street pharmacies. Known as GLP-1 medications, they were originally developed to support those with type 2 diabetes but are now widely used to support weight loss.

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Intermittent fasting offers no greater weight loss than standard diets, study finds

A new study found that weight loss from fasting was barely greater than doing nothing, and similar to results from traditional dietary advice.

Euronews

Intermittent fasting no better than typical weight loss diets, study finds

Researchers say limited eating approaches such as 5:2 diet not a ‘miracle solution’ amid surge in their popularity

The Guardian - UK

Experts explain why intermittent fasting may not be worth the hype

Research suggests intermittent fasting is unlikely to lead to greater weight loss in overweight or obese adults than eating a healthy diet or doing nothing

The Independent UK

Boots to offer walk-in weight loss jabs on the high street in UK pilot

The pharmacy chain is trialling in-store consultations for treatments including Mounjaro and Wegovy at 17 locations across the UK

Evening Standard

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Three men charged after £1M worth of weight loss drugs stolen

Police are urging anyone not to use illegitimate weight-loss products

The Independent UK

Boots launches first high street service for weight loss jabs

The pharmacy chain has launched the service as a trial initially across 17 stores nationwide.

Evening Standard

Bunnie Xo 'drooling over Jelly Roll's new figure'

Bunnie Xo has been amazed by her husband's dramatic weight loss.

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Will Ozempic-style patches help me lose weight? Two experts explain

Could a simple patch, inspired by the weight-loss drug Ozempic, really help you shed excess kilos without the pain and effort of an injection?

The Conversation

Fatigue, low energy – or something more serious: What sudden weight loss could mean, even from GLP-1s

The side effects of rapid weight loss can actually make it harder for people to lose weight

The Independent UK

The Oatzempic Risk: Doctors Warn Against the Viral Weight Loss Drink Trend

Imagine waking up to a miracle cure in your kitchen pantry that promises the same results as a prescription drug costing a thousand dollars a month. That is the seductive pull of Oatzempic, the latest viral concoction taking social media by storm.

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Abhishek Sharma Likely to Miss India’s Second World Cup Game Against Namibia Due to Illness

On the eve of India’s T20 World Cup clash against the USA at Wankhede Stadium, opener Abhishek Sharma looked in devastating form, taking the attack to the bowlers and showcasing why he is among the top-ranked T20I batters. However, the 24-year-old is now expected to miss India’s second World Cup…

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Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?

You may have noticed an unexpected wellness trend gaining traction online. People are claiming a daily cup of hot water (with nothing else in it) can deliver everything from weight loss and clearer skin to relief from menstrual cramps and sore throats.

The Independent UK

Watchdog bans social media ads sharing discount codes for weight loss jabs

Social media posts were found to promote the drugs by using hashtags and encouraging followers to start their own weight-loss ‘journey’, alongside offering discounts

Evening Standard

Children ‘routinely bombarded’ with ads for appearance-changing products online

The Children’s Commissioner said children were routinely exposed to products such as weight loss injections, skin lightening products and steroids.

Marie Claire

How I Supported My Skin While Taking a GLP-1 Medication

What skincare can—and can’t—do when facial volume shifts.

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The Independent 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

Fortune

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?

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Serena Williams Slammed Over ‘Disgusting’ Super Bowl Ad Amid Controversial Weight Loss Transformation

“Why is she doing that with all the money in the bank; how sad is that for a famous woman.”

The Independent UK

Hims & Hers drops plan for knockoff of Novo Nordisk's new Wegovy weight loss pill

Telehealth company Hims & Hers dropped its plan to offer a knockoff version of the weight-loss pill Wegovy on Saturday — two days after it announced the new drug

The Independent UK

How the fast-food industry is responding in the booming era of GLP-1s

Fast food chains are figuring out how to respond to the ‘drastic’ drop in calories being consumed by Americans, Rhian Lubin reports

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Why Makhana Is the Perfect Low-Calorie Healthy Snack

Makhana or fox nuts or lotus seeds has been a culinary ingredient in Indian kitchens over the generations. It is commonly eaten on fasting days or eaten as the light evening snack. Nowadays makhana also took its place in modern healthy diets. It is very nutritious food and is easy…

The Independent UK

How GLP-1 drugs may be leading to new eating disorders

While other weight-loss drugs have caused similar problems, one expert said GLP-1 medications have a far greater impact

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